Scientist I

Job Title

Bioprocess Development Scientist II

The Bioprocess Development at the Abb Vie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA is seeking a highly motivated Scientist II to join the CHO Cell Line Development team. The Scientist will advance Abb Vie's biotherapeutics pipeline through the development and characterization of highly productive CHO cell lines suitable for cGMP protein manufacturing. The selected candidate will have good experience in mammalian cell culture and demonstrate good aseptic technique history, following standard protocol to generate and analyze precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner.

The candidate will also need to demonstrate good communication, presentation, and technical writing skills, team-working spirit, and strong scientific thinking approach in problem solving. The position is based in Abb Vie Bioresearch Centre, Worcester, MA.

• Develop a highly productive stable CHO cell line suitable for cGMP biotherapeutic manufacturing for various Biologics projects following standard protocols
• Participate, plan and contribute to cross functional CMC team as CLD lead to ensure the success of CMC timeline
• Participate and take on hands on work for new technology improvement projects
• Perform routine tasks competently, independently and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Author technical reports detailing standard procedures used and results. Effectively present scientific data and concepts to various audiences Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations.
• Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and/or techniques. Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time and laboratory supplies and reagents, when appropriate.
• Consult literature to understand scientific purpose of assignments, plan experiments to meet that purpose. Impact projects predominantly through lab activity.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 5+ years' experience or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically 3+ years' experience with relevant skill set.
• Attention to details, careful record-keeping, strong time management skills with executing multi-step experiments.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task across projects while keeping deliverables within timelines.
• Strong interest in working in a highly collaborative environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

This range may be modified in the future.

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 incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Pay Range: $75000 - 142500 USD

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.