Bioprocess Development Scientist – Mammalian Cell Culture

ABBVIE; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Scientist II in Bioprocess Cell Culture Development. The role focuses on executing cell culture operations, analytical measurements, and process optimization within a GMP-aligned setting.

You will collaborate across CMC functions to advance biologics projects, scale-up processes, and deliver data-driven improvements. A BS/MS with relevant experience is required, with travel up to 5% and a strong emphasis on documentation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in mammalian cell culture and bioprocess development.
• Familiar with cell culture media preparation and analytical measurements.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize lab protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cell culture tasks, media prep, and sampling in a BSL II lab.
• Measure growth, pH, osmolality, and monoclonal antibody titers via HPLC.
• Collaborate across CMC functions to optimize bioprocess parameters.
• Execute high-throughput fed-batch and batch experiments and analyze data.
• Able to document data and communicate results clearly and promptly.
• Maintain safe, clean, compliant laboratory conditions and inventory.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Bioprocess development

Analytical reasoning

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Biological Sciences or related

MS in related field

Tools

HPLC

LIMS

JMP

GraphPad Prism

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Scientist II in Bioprocess Cell Culture Development. The role focuses on executing cell culture operations, analytical measurements, and process optimization within a GMP-aligned setting.

You will collaborate across CMC functions to advance biologics projects, scale-up processes, and deliver data-driven improvements. A BS/MS with relevant experience is required, with travel up to 5% and a strong emphasis on documentation and teamwork.