Scientist I

ABBVIE; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term incentives

Job summary

AbbVie in Worcester, MA is seeking a scientist to investigate, identify, develop and optimize methods to generate reliable data in a timely manner. Read literature and apply broad technical expertise within the discipline.

Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, implementing protocols, interpreting results, and ensuring compliance with GxP and safety standards. Preferred qualifications include bioreactors, AKTA/filtration, and analytical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with typically 5 years of experience for BSc, or Master’s with typically 2 years.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and conduct critical experiments that support project goals.
• Implement and may innovate new experimental protocols/techniques.
• Understand the goal and maintain high proficiency in projects and overall program.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from multi-step experiments; design next steps.

Skills

AKTA systems

HPLC

Spectrophotometer

UFDF / depth filtration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (5 years)

Master’s Degree or equivalent (2 years)

Tools

bioreactors 50-500L

Job description

• Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 142500 - yearly

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Job Description

Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Read and adapt scientific literature to accomplish assignments and demonstrate broad and versatile technical expertise within discipline.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and conduct critical experiments that further project goals.
• Implement and may innovate new experimental protocols/techniques.
• Understand the goal and maintain a high proficiency in his/her projects as well as the overall program.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments, note significant deviations, then suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
• Understand relevant scientific literature and apply theoretical framework to solving problems within scientific discipline in a timely manner.
• Perform routine and complex tasks competently and independently and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

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.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience on bioreactors at the 50-500L scale and cell culture.
• 2 or more years of experience in AKTA and filtration (UFDF and depth filtration) systems.
• 1 or more years of experience in Analytical systems (HPLC, Spectrophotometer, etc…).

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

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,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in 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 toparticipate in 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 anyother formofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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.