Senior Biotechnologist (Downstream)

Purpose Statement

• Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility.
• Completes batch documentation accurately and thoroughly, while adhering to the required quality and safety standards, and in a productive, cost-effective manner.
• Serves as a highly skilled subject matter expert within the manufacturing area, contributing to the development of concepts, techniques, and process improvements.
• Supports and drives troubleshooting efforts during course of shift work to ensure adherence to schedule and production plan. 

Major Responsibilities:

• To perform purification operations that include column chromatography, tangential flow filtration, Viral filtration and Bulk filling in Glovebox within the biologics production facility
• Execute on computerized systems (such as Delta V, SAP and MES) for process control and data entry
• Adhere to safety requirements in all tasks, report incidents and near misses promptly, and assist with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) incident investigations.
• Participates in resolution of anomalous processing events
• Assists lead in planning production schedule and leading area activities
• Performs advance process and equipment troubleshooting
• Coach and train junior biotechnologists in area of expertise
• Sets a positive team environment and inculcates a nurturing AbbVie culture

• Bachelor Degree education with at least 5 years of experience working in Biologics Production facility or equivalent
• Minimally 3+ years prior experience in large scale GMP purification manufacturing
• Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways
• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues
• Comfortable working in clean room environments
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments with high learning agility
• Shift work is required

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