Postdoctoral Fellow
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Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our multidisciplinary team focused on developing robust production cell lines to enable AbbVies clinical and commercial biologics pipeline. This position offers an exciting opportunity to integrate genetic engineering omics data cell and molecular biology protein analytics next generation sequencing and other approaches to further optimize a key aspect in biologics manufacturing the efficient development and characterization of robust production cell lines with the desired high productivity stability and protein quality attributes. The successful candidate will optimize hosts expression vectors and processes to generate superior Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) production cell lines for increasingly complex biologics. The post-doctoral fellow will also drive publications and presentations externally and/or internally related to this work.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and teams to meet project objectives.
- Independently design execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions while seeking feedback from peers and supervisors.
- Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives and modify experimental plan when required to respond.
- Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.
- Learn understand and master new experimental techniques. Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
- Set and meet experimental timelines.
- Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature.
- Effectively contribute through laboratory experiments with detailed documentation and data analyses.
- Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of presentations and publications.
- On-site / in person contributor.
Qualifications :
- Successful completion of a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biomedical or Chemical Engineering Biotechnology or related fields. Graduate of accredited and nationally ranked university.
- Strong background in cell and molecular biology with extensive experience with cell culture and aseptic technique.
- Experience with omics data analysis transcriptomics genetics flow cytometry fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) next generation sequencing expression vector design machine learning artificial intelligence and/or modeling methods is highly desirable.
- Record of publication in peer-reviewed journal(s)
- Excellent problem-solving skills including critical and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication leadership and project management skills. Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design and execute experiments interpret data and identify appropriate follow-up strategies.
- Proven track record of teamwork adaptability innovation initiative and integrity. Global mindset to thrive in a diverse culture and environment
- Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
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 short-term 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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
