Senior Automation Scientist – High-Throughput Biologics

AbbVie; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) participation

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is inviting applications for a Research Scientist position in the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine team. This role focuses on biologics drug discovery and engineering, emphasizing expertise in antibody production and high-throughput technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong biological engineering background, with experience in high-throughput analytics and proficiency in laboratory procedures to support quality data generation at scale. We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience for BS, 8+ years for MS, or 0+ years for PhD in relevant industry.
• Ability to design and optimize high-throughput antibody analytics workflows.
• Hands-on experience with cell expression and antibody purification.

Responsibilities

• Support biologics drug discovery and engineering.
• Advance capabilities in high-throughput analytics.
• Engage with internal and external scientific leaders.

Skills

Antibody discovery laboratory procedures

Protein analytics

Automated high-throughput assays

AI tools and programming

Organizational skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Biological Engineering or related field

Tools

Liquid handlers (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan)

Scheduling software (Cellario, Green Button Go, Overlord)

Job description

AbbVie, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is inviting applications for a Research Scientist position in the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine team. This role focuses on biologics drug discovery and engineering, emphasizing expertise in antibody production and high-throughput technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong biological engineering background, with experience in high-throughput analytics and proficiency in laboratory procedures to support quality data generation at scale. We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.