Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences

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.

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.

Salary Range: $167,877.00 - $178,500.00 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to Job.opportunity.abbvie@abbvie.com. Refer to Req ID: REF44102G

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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.

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