Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences

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. 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.