Full Job Description
Senior Scientist II - CMC Developmental Sciences, AbbVie Biotherapeutics Inc., South San Francisco, CA (100% onsite).
Key Responsibilities
• Perform on various aspects of hands-on CHO cell line development, characterization studies, cell culture process development or protein purification in a well-supported and dynamic environment to help advance novel biotherapeutics into human clinical studies.
• Implement & interpret data from preclinical studies including molecular markers & platforms such as flow cytometry, IHC, next generation sequencing, microarrays, & others.
• Train colleagues in established methodology, troubleshooting of assays, & in development of novel techniques.
• Develop scientific presentations & reports for internal review meetings, & external collaborators.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Must have a MS in Cell & Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or Chemical Engineering, & 3 years of academic or industry laboratory research experience.
Of experience required, must have 3 years:
(i) performing cell line &/or cell culture development utilizing knowledge of cell/molecular biology research & signaling & tumor/immune cell interactions;
(ii) performing bioreactor processes, cell culture optimization & molecular biology techniques;
(iii) working with lab automation;
(iv) engaging in sample prep & data analysis for Next Gen Sequencing;
(v) developing novel assays by applying cell culture & molecular biology knowledge;
(vi) leading scientists to perform Cell Culture Process Optimization; &
(vii) training & mentoring junior scientists/students in academic lab.
Alternatively, would accept PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or Chemical Engineering, & 1 year of academic or industry laboratory research experience. Of exp required, must have 1 year of (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) & (vii).
Experience may be gained concurrently. Would accept any suitable combination of training, education & work experience.
Additional Information
Salary Range: $167,877.00 - $178,500.00 per year.
Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to [redacted]. Refer to Req ID: REF44102G
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs.
