Scientist II

AbbVie Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a scientifically driven professional to conceive and implement novel experimental approaches in downstream process development.

You will identify, develop, and optimize methods to support CMC activities and facilitate tech transfer across programs. The role emphasizes strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, a focus on continuous improvement, and the advancement of technologies such as AI and automation to drive manufacturability and quality

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biological science with focus in Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related discipline with typically 7+ (BS) or 5+ (MS) years of relevant lab experience.
• Education background in chemical engineering, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or biotechnology is preferred.
• Experience in downstream process intensification or modeling is preferred.
• Experience in purification process development is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust downstream processes for early- and late-stage pipeline molecules to support CMC activities and improve tech transfer workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and next-generation platform development, including modeling of COgs, process fits, and gains.
• Optimize downstream purification unit operations using experimentation and modeling to advance process characterization.
• Design and execute process development and characterization activities with independence and rigor.
• Build deep scientific understanding of downstream unit operations and their impact on manufacturability.
• Exhibit initiative to implement novel technologies (e.g., AI, automation, digital transformation).
• Prepare publications, presentations, regulatory documents, and potentially patent filings as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

BS/MS in Biological science

Background in chemical/biochemical engineering or biotechnology (preferred)

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

Conceive and implement novel experimental approaches to answer scientific questions. Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques. Contribute to project science in area of expertise. Develop productive collaborations and communications with other groups across science disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop robust downstream processes for early-stage and late-stage pipeline molecules to support CMC activities for various programs and improve tech transfer workflows. Drive commercial process development for purification within project timelines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and next-generation platform development, including identification and modeling of COGs, process fits, and intensification gains
• Optimize downstream purification unit operations using experimentation and modeling approaches and identifying avenues for process characterization acceleration
• Design and execute process development and characterization activities. Highly independent and productive in performing laboratory experimentation.
• Play a key role in deeply understanding downstream unit operations to build a deep scientific understanding of existing platform processes and impact on manufacturability
• Exhibit a strong motivation to implement and advance various innovative technologies in relevant areas across AbbVie (such as AI, automation, and digital transformation)
• Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research/development activities. Act as primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents, and/or become the primary inventor of patents
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled substances, and GxP compliance

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biological science with focus in Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related discipline with typically 7+ (BS) or 5+ (MS) years of relevant lab experience.
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
• Education background in chemical engineering, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or biotechnology is preferred.
• Experience in downstream process intensification or modeling is preferred
• Experience in areas of purification process development is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and specifically illustrate strong oral and written technical communications.
• Seamlessly present research outcomes to multifunctional teams
• Play a strong team player in a cross functional collaborative environment thriving for world class excellence and maintains strong working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.
• Demonstrated success in coordinating and executing important projects to achieve business goals.
• Must have a “results-oriented” work ethic and a positive “can-do” attitude with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivated desire to achieve.

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,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’ssoleandabsolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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