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Process Development Sr Scientist

Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

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Advanced understanding of cell culture and or purification techniques such as aseptic techniques, bioreactor production, harvest operations, protein chromatography, TFF, filtration, etc.; hands-on ...

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How much do bioreactor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for bioreactor in California is $99,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,400.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a bioreactor operator do?

A typical day for a Bioreactor Operator or Technician involves preparing and maintaining bioreactor equipment, monitoring culture conditions, recording process data, and troubleshooting any operational issues that arise. You’ll often work closely with quality assurance teams, engineers, and scientists to ensure that production runs smoothly and meets regulatory standards. Routine tasks may include sampling, calibration, cleaning, and adjusting process parameters as needed. This collaborative and dynamic environment allows you to expand your technical skills and play a vital role in the successful production of biopharmaceuticals or other biotech products.

What is a bioreactor?

A Bioreactor job typically involves the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of bioreactors used in biopharmaceutical, food, or industrial biotechnology production. Professionals in this role ensure optimal conditions for cell cultures or microbial fermentation processes, adjusting parameters like pH, temperature, and oxygen levels. They also troubleshoot equipment issues, collect and analyze samples, and comply with industry regulations. This role is essential in producing biologics, vaccines, enzymes, and other biotech products.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a bioreactor operator?

To thrive as a Bioreactor Operator or Technician, you need a solid background in biotechnology, microbiology, or chemical engineering, often supported by an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency with bioreactor systems, control software, and quality assurance protocols is crucial, and relevant certifications such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) are highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and strong teamwork abilities set top performers apart in this role. These capabilities ensure safe, efficient, and compliant bioprocessing operations that are vital for producing high-quality biological products.

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Infographic showing various Bioreactor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,997 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

Senior Scientist II - CMC Developmental Sciences

AbbVie

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

$167K - $178K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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16th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


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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

Senior Scientist II - CMC Developmental Sciences, AbbVie Biotherapeutics Inc., South San Francisco, CA (100% onsite).

Key Responsibilities

Perform on various aspects of hands-on CHO cell line development, characterization studies, cell culture process development or protein purification in a well-supported and dynamic environment to help advance novel biotherapeutics into human clinical studies.  

Implement & interpret data from preclinical studies including molecular markers & platforms such as flow cytometry, IHC, next generation sequencing, microarrays, & others. 

Train colleagues in established methodology, troubleshooting of assays, & in development of novel techniques. 

Develop scientific presentations & reports for internal review meetings, & external collaborators.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Must have a MS in Cell & Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or Chemical Engineering, & 3 years of academic or industry laboratory research experience.

Of experience required, must have 3 years:

(i) performing cell line &/or cell culture development utilizing knowledge of cell/molecular biology research & signaling & tumor/immune cell interactions;

(ii) performing bioreactor processes, cell culture optimization & molecular biology techniques;

(iii) working with lab automation; 

(iv) engaging in sample prep & data analysis for Next Gen Sequencing;

(v) developing novel assays by applying cell culture & molecular biology knowledge;

(vi) leading scientists to perform Cell Culture Process Optimization; &

(vii) training & mentoring junior scientists/students in academic lab.

Alternatively, would accept PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or Chemical Engineering, & 1 year of academic or industry laboratory research experience. Of exp required, must have 1 year of (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) & (vii).

Experience may be gained concurrently. Would accept any suitable combination of training, education & work experience.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $167,877.00 - $178,500.00 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to [email protected]. Refer to Req ID: REF44102G

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.  This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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. 

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013