Senior Antibody Discovery Scientist

Biopharma Careers; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie’s Biotherapeutics and Genetics Medicine group at ABC in Worcester, MA seeks a Principal Scientist to lead in vivo antibody discovery. You will guide immunization-based strategies, manage cross-functional programs, and advance diverse antibody modalities with external partners where needed.

Ideal candidates have deep expertise in B cell cloning, repertoire screening, hybridoma, and antibody engineering, with a track record of delivering high-quality candidates for Immunology, Neuroscience,

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS with extensive industry experience in antibody discovery and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead antibody discovery programs from hit identification to candidate nomination.

Skills

antibody discovery platforms

single B cell cloning

immune repertoire screening

hybridoma

VHH discovery platforms

antibody engineering

AI-based antigen design

laboratory automation

external partner management

cross-functional leadership

Education

PhD in immunology

MS in biochemistry / molecular biology / bioinformatics

BS in related field

Tools

AI-based antigen design

laboratory automation

camelid VHH discovery

Job description

AbbVie’s Biotherapeutics and Genetics Medicine group at ABC in Worcester, MA seeks a Principal Scientist to lead in vivo antibody discovery. You will guide immunization-based strategies, manage cross-functional programs, and advance diverse antibody modalities with external partners where needed.

Ideal candidates have deep expertise in B cell cloning, repertoire screening, hybridoma, and antibody engineering, with a track record of delivering high-quality candidates for Immunology, Neuroscience,