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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

An Associate Scientist II position is available in Process Development (PD) Group within the Global Technical Operations (GTO) group in AbbVie Operations Singapore (ABS). The Global Technical Operations team has primarily focused on the commercial and CMC support of biologics drug substance processes for AbbVie plants in Singapore. As part of a global biologics network expansion initiative, the ABS GTO has established the PD group to advance AbbVie’s biotherapeutic early and late phase programs and expand its scope to PD activities such as process optimization and process characterization.

The candidate will support the PD group in cell culture process development activities by executing experiments, generating precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative scientist that collaborates actively within a dynamic team environment. The candidate must be a goal-oriented team player with excellent communication, presentation and organization skills and be able to adapt to a timeline work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes cell culture experiments in process development, characterization, and manufacturing support.

• Perform routine tasks competently and independently. Generate reliable and consistent results.

• Analyze, interpret, and critique results, noting significant deviations in a timely manner. Assists in experimental designs.

• Documents work appropriately and accurately in lab notebooks and technical memos.

• Maintains lab equipment and optimizes lab operations for efficient use of time and resources.

• Troubleshoots equipment and experimental problems.

• Assists in continuous improvement activities and/or manufacturing support.

• Communicates experimental procedures and results in written and oral reports.

• Hands-on experience working in the lab, aseptic technique, cell culture and bioreactor operations is highly desirable.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues in other functional areas (network PD groups, manufacturing, and quality).

• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, documentation and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering or related fields.

• Bachelor of Science with 2-5 years of relevant experience and/or Master of Science with 0-2 years with relevant experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Strong organizational, planning and trouble-shooting skills

Preferred:

• Strong and proven skills in laboratory work, statistical data analysis and/or exposure to cross-functional projects are desirable.

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s 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.