Lab Technician IV Cell Culture

Technician IV - Cell Culture (Sunday - Thursday First Shift 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST) 

Description Details

This position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester MA.  The cell culture group is responsible for the development scale-up and transfer of cell culture manufacturing processes for the production of biologics in pre-clinical and clinical stages to enable the development of AbbVies robust pipeline.  The candidate will be involved with all aspects of laboratory operations to support cell culture process development at bench scale.  Under the supervision of a scientist the candidates responsibilities will include:

• Often acts as a facilitator and team leader. 
• Bioreactor Support Activities:
  • Support for 100 3 L bioreactor systems
  • Setup calibration troubleshooting and breakdown/decontamination
  • Track & and perform required maintenance
  • Perform routine sampling of ongoing cultures
• Media Preparation Activities:
  • Prepare stock solutions and media preps of cell culture media
  • Filter sterilize and aliquot solutions aseptically
• General Lab Support Activities:
  • Inventory order receive and stock appropriate levels of raw materials and lab consumables
  • Perform daily lab equipment calibration/verification checks including pH meters cell counters and biochemical analyzers
  • Perform routine lab equipment/glassware cleaning and maintenance activities
  • Data acquisition in paper and electronic systems
• Weekend Support Activities:
  • Independently execute weekend requests for sampling and feeding of ongoing cultures
  • Communicate issues to experiment owners and work to resolve issues
  • Sunday team lead   

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Biotechnology Biology or related field 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical industrial laboratory setting. 
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic 
• Basic understanding of and interest in cell biology
• Works well as part of a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time