RCI-ABBV-35390 Scientist (Upstream/Mammalian Cell Culture/Bioreactor/ATF/TTF Perfusion)

M-F work schedule

9 Month Contract

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• M.S. in biochemical/chemical engineering or life sciences related disciplines with 2 years of industrial experience; or B.S. in biochemical/chemical engineering or life sciences related disciplines with 5 years of industrial experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong scientific curiosity with a passion for problem-solving and optimization.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational, planning and trouble-shooting skills.
• Understanding of cell culture processes (e.g., cell culture process development, process scale up and scale down, recombinant protein production, protein characterization).
• Proven experience working aseptically in cell culture processes at benchtop bioreactor scale.

Overview:

• A scientist position is available within the Cell Culture Process Development group in Worcester, MA.
• The group is responsible for developing and supporting cell culture manufacturing processes for early and late phase clinical programs.
• We strive for speedy delivery of quality processes that are high yield, amenable to efficient manufacturing operations, robust and provide desirable product quality attributes.
• The group interacts closely with other development groups and along with Manufacturing and Discovery.
• We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative scientist that can work independently and as part of a dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute scientific research and development to significantly improve platform processes and workflows, develop new methods, build technical expertise and intellectual property, and deepen scientific understanding.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with colleagues in other functional areas (Analytical Development, Cell Line Development, Discovery, Manufacturing and Quality).
• Proactively seek out new information and opportunities to advance our technologies and pipeline. Critically evaluate relevant scientific, regulatory and business advances and integrate this knowledge.
• Effectively communicate scientific data and concepts to internal and external audiences through reports, presentations and manuscripts. Author and review technical reports, protocols, and other key documents.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, documentation and GMP compliance.

Qualifications:

• M.S. in biochemical/chemical engineering or life sciences related disciplines with 2 years of industrial experience; or B.S. in biochemical/chemical engineering or life sciences related disciplines with 5 years of industrial experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong scientific curiosity with a passion for problem-solving and optimization. Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Strong organizational, planning and trouble-shooting skills.
• Understanding of cell culture processes (e.g., cell culture process development, process scale up and scale down, recombinant protein production, protein characterization).
• Proven experience working aseptically in cell culture processes at benchtop bioreactor scale.
• Proven experience using ATF/TTF Perfusion to enable intensified cell culture processes (including one or more of the following: N-1 Perfusion
• Bonus: Experience using laboratory cell culture automation systems such as the Ambr250.