Scientist II, Fermentation Process Development – Recombinant Peptides

AbbVie’s Biologics CMC organization develops processes to support the advancement and manufacture of biologic medicines.

The successful candidate will perform hands-on fermentation studies and help develop, optimize, and scale upstream processes for therapeutic peptides.

This role will collaborate with colleagues in strain development, downstream processing, analytical development, and other functions to generate reliable data and support project goals.

Independently design, execute, and interpret critical fermentation experiments to answer scientific questions and advance project goals.

Theoretical and practical knowledge of microbial cultivation and fermentation, preferably using E. coli and/or yeast.

Demonstrated ability to develop, adapt, and optimize experimental methods and techniques in response to project needs.

Experience operating bioreactors and applying fermentation parameters such as pH, temperature, agitation, aeration, and dissolved oxygen.

Ability to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, recognize significant deviations, and determine appropriate follow-up work.