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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

USP Cell Culture Technician

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMartillac, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum bac + 2/3 qualification, such as a BTS in biotechnology, microbiology, or chemistry, a DUT, or a professional licence in a related pharmaceutical, agri-food, or process-engineering field.
  • At least 1–3 years of hands-on professional experience in cell culture at small or large scale.
  • Good knowledge of biotechnology, including recombinant protein production, and/or process equipment.
  • Operational ability to work under a laminar-flow hood while maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Ability to follow a schedule set in advance with the team leader and contribute actively to meeting daily production schedules.
  • Good understanding of pharmaceutical production requirements, including aseptic constraints.
  • Experience or familiarity with environments using single-use equipment.
  • Awareness of health, safety, and environmental rules, including following safety instructions, wearing personal protective equipment, managing waste, and reporting risks to support continuous improvement and accident prevention.
  • Ability to work rotating morning and afternoon shifts, occasional weekend duties, and possible on-call periods to monitor ongoing production outside the shift rotation.

Responsibilities

  • Qualify equipment and verify the availability of buffers, materials, and assemblies in preparation for cell-culture activities.
  • Clear the production line, and organize and maintain the production area in accordance with good manufacturing practices and internal procedures.
  • Amplify cultures in flasks and then wave bags up to inoculation in 200- or 2,000-liter bioreactors.
  • Clarify the batch at the end of the culture process.
  • Create cell banks.
  • Maintain traceability for completed activities and associated batch records.
  • Open deviations when necessary.
  • Maintain the production area.
  • Review work sheets and post-activity records for USP production activities.
  • Compile data and participate in technical investigations.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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