Senior Biotechnologist (Central Services)

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Singapore, SGP
Hybrid
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Performs cGMP biologics manufacturing operations across upstream, downstream, and central services, including cell culture, purification, buffer and media preparation, autoclaving, glasswashing, and filling. Completes batch documentation, operates DeltaV, SAP, and MES systems, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, supports production scheduling, participates in investigations, and coaches junior biotechnologists. The role requires cleanroom work and rotating shifts.
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About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

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:

  • Executes manufacturing operations to perform operations including but not limited to equipment cleaning and set up as well as stream specific operations like:  

    • Upstream: Vial Thaw, Inoculation, Cell Culture and Recovery 

    • Downstream: Chromatography, Filtration, Ultrafiltration, Final Filling  

    • Central Service: Buffer/ Media Preparation, Autoclave, Glasswash and cleaning processes, Sampling of raw materials.  

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Rotating shift work is required

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience working in a biologics production facility or equivalent
  • At least 3 years of prior experience in large-scale GMP purification manufacturing
  • Ability to complete complex tasks creatively and effectively
  • Ability to independently resolve complex assignments with initiative
  • Comfort working in cleanroom environments
  • Ability to independently determine methods and procedures for new assignments
  • Ability to work rotating shifts

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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The Company
HQ: North Chicago, IL
56,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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