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Scientist I, Cell Culture Process Development
Company: AbbVie
Location: Worcester, MA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 02/06/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Government and Policy, Information Technology, Sales, Science, Quality Control
Job Description
Scientist I, Cell Culture Process Development

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.


Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative hands-on scientist to join the Cell Culture Process Development group within PDS&T Biologics at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. As part of the Cell Culture Development organization, you will support process development and technology transfer activities for cell culture processes, contributing to the clinical manufacturing and commercialization of therapeutic proteins in the AbbVie pipeline. Additionally, the team provides subject matter expertise and experimental support for the production of commercial biologics. The ideal candidate will work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and characterize highly-productive CHO cell culture processes suitable for cGMP biotherapeutic manufacturing within project timelines, performing technical transfer and manufacturing support activities.
  • Conceive and execute scientific research and development to significantly improve platform processes and workflows, develop new methods, build technical expertise and deepen scientific understanding.
  • Design, execute and analyze cell culture experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) principles and report data summary packages for multi-variate analysis.
  • Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with colleagues in other functional areas (Analytical Development, Cell Line Development, Discovery, Manufacturing and Quality).
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. in biology, 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.
  • Hands-on experience with upstream mammalian suspension cell culture using bench scale bioreactors, deep well plates and shake flasks.
  • Understanding of cell culture processes (e.g., cell culture process development, process scale up and scale down, recombinant protein production, protein characterization).
  • Experience with statistical data analysis tools such as design of experiment, multivariate data analysis and modeling.
  • Experience with automated liquid handling systems and high throughput culture is a plus
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Masters Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie 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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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