Senior Scientist I, Cho Cell Biology

Job Description
AbbVie’s Genomics Research Center (GRC) is a center of excellence for genetics and genomics that supports the R&
D pipeline from Discovery through Development. The GRC goal is to develop world class genetics and genomics research focused on finding the right therapeutic targets, helping AbbVie scientists better understand human disease biology, understanding the behavior and response to our drugs in clinical trials, and improving production of our biological drugs.
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Scientist I in Cell Biology of mammalian production cells (CHO). This position will apply various functional genomics, cell biology and systems biology approaches to increase our understanding of the complex cellular processes of CHO cells, in order to improve production and product quality of Biologics. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential as the candidate is expected to operate in a high-paced and multi-disciplined environment across geographic locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate extensively and cross-functionally with scientists at the GRC and S&
T Biologics in a matrixed research environment
Provide scientific leadership in developing creative and innovative functional genomics, cell biology and systems biology approaches to gain scientific understanding in the complex cellular processes of CHO cells in order to improve production of biologics
Apply various cell biology and functional genomics techniques including genetic engineering, fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), high content imaging assays, and ‘omics approaches in CHO cells under various culturing conditions and genetic perturbations
Communicate and present project designs and results clearly, both to individual stakeholders and in group settings
Write publications, and present results at internal and external scientific meetings and conferences.
Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program.