Principal Research Scientist I-Genetic Characterization (On site, Worcester, MA)

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 X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

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.