Principal Research Scientist I-Genetic Characterization On site Worcester MA
Principal Research Scientist I-Genetic Characterization On site Worcester MA
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Operation PDST Biological Development and Lunch at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist with a strong understanding of early and late stage Biological pipeline cell line development and genetic characterization to lead the Molecular Biology team at the AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC). The ABC site based in Worcester MA offers a unique setting where Biologics drug discovery development and manufacturing coexist in one location. In this position the leader will be responsible for asset transition from Discovery into development vector construct development cell line development cell bank genetic characterization and qualification as well as modernizing traditional molecular biology methods through innovation and developing next generation genetic characterization platform processes. Experience with cutting edge technologies such as NGS Omics AI/ML HT automation and digitalization for process optimization are preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and achieves discipline strategy in alignment with functional goals and key scientific objectives. Ensure the successful transition of AbbVie biological assets from Discovery into development.
- Executes and guides the development and genetic characterization of cell lines cell banks empowering all stages of pipeline development.
- Identify and implement advanced technologies strategically to support accelerated biological pipeline programs.
- Provide strategic operational and scientific guidance to the molecular biology team.
- Conduct general laboratory research proficiently and independently adapting and troubleshooting experimental designs and equipment to meet research requirements.
- Apply creative thinking to solve complex problems and promote new technologies while effectively communicating mission and ideas to diverse audiences.
- The ideal candidate should be able to manage multiple projects across therapeutic disciplines within a dynamic and fastpaced team setting.
- Presents scientific concepts and results for functional scientific and nonscientific leaders as well as potential and existing partners. Maximize impact and value of expertise.
- Advances scientific expertise within function. Proactively advises and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates peers and senior management. Mentors and trains functional colleagues and assesses current and emerging business challenges enabling functional goal achievement.
Qualifications :
- BS with 14 years of experience or MS with 12 years of experience or PhD 6 years of experience in Biology Molecular and Cellular Biology or related field.
- Interact well with diverse groups within function and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
- Broad experience in cell line development across diverse cell types with a proven track record of contributing to drug candidate development.
- Expertise in molecular biology for plasmid construction and genetic characterization.
- Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved methods or workflows.
- Demonstrates strong attention to quality and detail in organizational documentation and communication to work effectively within a collaborative work environment.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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 shortterm incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our longterm incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected group status.
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