Biologics Purification Scientist – Antibody Therapeutics

AbbVie Inc.

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

AbbVie’s Biologics Discovery Sciences group seeks a scientist focused on Biologics Purification to advance innovative biologic therapies. You will lead purification campaigns to deliver high-purity multi-specific antibody biologics for in vitro and in vivo studies.

The role requires expertise in preparative-scale chromatography (AKTA, IEX, HIC), strong analytical skills (HPLC, ELISA, MS), and collaboration across teams to translate insights into project decisions.

Qualifications

BS or MS in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering required.
Experience with preparative-scale column chromatography for antibody biologics.
Hands-on AKTA chromatography systems and Unicorn software.
Strong analytical characterization skills (HPLC, GE, ELISA, MS).
Understanding of biologics manufacturing or process development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end purification campaigns at production-scale.
Design and optimize downstream purification strategies using chromatography.
Characterize molecules, process intermediates, impurities for data-driven decisions.
Drive process improvements and implement novel approaches.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate findings clearly.