Scientist- Bioinformatics, Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine

Allergan; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie’s Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) group in the US seeks a driven bioinformatics scientist to design digital workflows and dashboards for biologics discovery. You will collaborate across teams to automate data capture, evaluate new software and AI tools, and develop interactive visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, D3.js) to accelerate research.

Worcester, MA-based role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a related scientific field or bioinformatics with 5–7+ (BS) or 2–5+ (MS) years of experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of molecular biology and binding and functional assays.
• Hands-on experience with commonly used bioinformatics tools and platforms (e.g., Prism, Geneious, Genedata Screener, Dotmatics, Benchling).
• Proficiency in Python and at least one other programming language (e.g., SQL, Java, or R).
• Demonstrated expertise in data engineering, e.g., retrieving, shaping, preprocessing, and managing large datasets from databases.
• Proven ability to develop interactive data visualizations and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, D3.js, or Spotfire preferred).
• Experience with collection and processing of assay data, preferably using automated liquid handlers.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively design digital workflows or tools to streamline biologics discovery and evaluate improvements in operational efficiency.
• Test software solutions and identify opportunities for iterative improvements.
• Proactively identify scientist needs that further our digital transformation strategy and propose solutions to meet them.
• Pilot new software and AI tools to evaluate utility for BGM.
• Implement standard analyses and visualizations that balance customization and increased efficiency.
• Represent BGM to Informatics and external software vendor providers as a technical expert.
• Collaborate across groups with different priorities.
• Understand and communicate nuance of wet-lab workflows to enable integrated, harmonized data capture.
• Proactively communicate roadblocks and identify potential paths forward.
• Communicate impact, including workflow efficiency gains at internal and external forums.

Skills

Python

Data engineering

Data visualization

Bioinformatics tools

Education

BSc or MSc in related field

Bioinformatics background

Tools

Prism

Geneious

Genedata Screener

Dotmatics

Benchling

Power BI

Tableau

D3.js

Spotfire

Job description

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 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

Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM), a part of Discovery Research within AbbVie’s R&D, is a global organization dedicated to the discovery and optimization of innovative drug candidate molecules for biotherapeutic modalities (monoclonal antibodies, multispecifics, proteins, conjugates, etc.) and genetic medicines (AAV, LNPs, siRNA, etc.) across all therapeutic areas.

We are seeking a driven and innovative scientist with expertise in bioinformatics to develop and optimize data capture workflows and visualization dashboards for biologicsdiscovery.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively design digital workflows or tools to streamline biologics discovery and evaluate improvements in operational efficiency
• Test software solutions and identify opportunities for iterative improvements
• Proactively identify scientist needs that further our digital transformation strategy and propose solutions to meet them
• Pilot new software and AI tools to evaluate utility for BGM
• Implement standard analyses and visualizations that balance customization and increased efficiency
• Represent BGM to Informatics and external software vendor providers as a technical expert.
• Collaborate across groups with different priorities
• Understand and communicate nuance of wet-lab workflows to enable integrated, harmonized data capture.
• Proactively communicate roadblocks and identify potential paths forward
• Communicate impact, including workflow efficiency gains at internal and external forums

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in a related scientific discipline or bioinformatics, with typically 5-7+ (BS)or 2-5+ (MS) years of experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of molecular biologyandbindingand functionalassays.
• Hands-on experience withcommonlyused bioinformatics tools and platforms (e.g.,Prism, Geneious, GenedataScreener,Dotmatics, Benchling)
• Proficiency inPythonand at least oneotherprogramming language (e.g., SQL,Java, or R)
• Demonstrated expertise indata engineering, e.g.retrieving,shaping,preprocessing, and managing large datasets from databases
• Proven ability to develop interactive data visualizations and dashboards (experience with Power BI, Tableau, D3.js, or Spotfire preferred)
• Experience with collection and processing of assay data, preferably using automated liquid handlers.

Position will be filled at level commensurate with extent of education, experience, and accomplishment - Scientist I or Scientist II

Preferred

• Practical experience utilizing relevant programming libraries and frameworks for custom application development (such as Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Streamlit)
• Experience with the integration and automation of laboratory instrumentation for data acquisitionand reporting
• Familiarity with the antibody or genetic medicine R&D and drug discovery process
• Proficient in use of agentic AI forbioinformatics engineering tasks

Additional Information

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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