Scientist I Bioassay Sciences and Development (all genders) (full-time, limited to 2 years)

Allergan; Ludwigshafen am Rhein; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Scientist I in Bioassay Sciences and Development in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. This role involves developing and optimizing assays for innovative therapeutics. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills, educational qualifications in relevant fields, and proficiency in English and German. The company offers an attractive salary, flexible work models, and a supportive corporate culture that fosters growth and work-life balance.

Leistungen

Attractive salary

Flexible work models

Comprehensive health programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 2+ years with a Master's.
• Solid background in cell culture and cryopreserved cell aliquots.
• Experience with automated platforms is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop cell-based bioassays and binding methods.
• Interpret and support laboratory activities with analytical data.
• Prepare SOPs and manage GMP laboratory tasks.

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical skills

Cell culture expertise

Assay design skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork abilities

Documentation skills

Communication skills in English and German

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 5 years of experience

Master’s Degree or equivalent with 2 years of experience

Tools

Electronic Lab Notebooks

Automation platforms

Jobbeschreibung

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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrow's unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? You’ve come to the right place!

Moving mountains together – as Scientist I - Bioassay Sciences and Development (all genders) (full-time, limited to 2 years)

As a Scientist within the Bioassay Sciences and Development group, you will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of binding, cell-based, and potency assays for the characterization and quality control of innovative therapeutics and early phase biologics and you will have the chance to work and collaborate in cross‑functional teams.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Development, optimization and validation of analytical methods, specifically in vitro cell-based bioassays (e.g., cytotoxicity assays, reporter gene assays) and binding methods (ELISA: direct, indirect, sandwich; cell-based ELISA; SPR).
• Interpret analytical data and support laboratory activities internally and externally.
• Prepare laboratory reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in English.
• Manage GMP laboratory organizational tasks (e.g., equipment SME duties, instrument qualification).
• Communicate independently in meetings and teleconferences; cooperate with other locations and departments both locally and globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
• Strong analytical skill, solid background in cell culture and production of cryopreserved cell aliquots for assay applications.
• Expertise in designing binding and in vitro cell-based assays to reflect the molecule’s mode of action.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of evaluating, prioritizing, and independently managing diverse project tasks.
• Proven teamwork and networking abilities.
• Experience with electronic systems (e.g., Electronic Lab Notebooks) for proper documentation in regulated environments.
• Experience with automation platforms is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and German are a must.

Here’s how we can move mountains together

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work‑life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top‑tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Have questions? Email [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

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