Senior Scientist - Early Target Discovery (Protein Sciences)

Allergan; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist I in Exploratory Target Generation within Protein Sciences at the CRC site. You will help shape early program design for Immunology/Neuroscience, expressing complex proteins and antigens to support exploratory studies.

Collaboration across teams and with CROs will be essential to drive innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong protein biochemistry background, expertise in mammalian systems, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Ph.D./M.S./B.S. with extensive experience in protein biochemistry and mammalian expression.
• Hands-on mammalian culture, transfection, expression profiling and data interpretation.
• Strong molecular biology skills and experience with sequencing and construct design.
• Proven publication record and ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage early in exploratory target generation for Immunology/Neuroscience.
• Express recombinant antigens and cytokines for studies.
• Design and produce soluble/membrane protein targets with stability.
• Collaborate with Immunology/Neuroscience teams and vendors.
• Deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.
• Maintain organized records and timely material delivery.
• Communicate findings clearly to scientific and non-scientific leaders.
• Coordinate with CROs to produce high-quality antigens.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Transfection

Molecular biology

Protein expression

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular & Cell Biology

M.S. in relevant field

B.S. in relevant field

Tools

Geneious

Genedata

AKTA

Job description

AbbVie in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist I in Exploratory Target Generation within Protein Sciences at the CRC site. You will help shape early program design for Immunology/Neuroscience, expressing complex proteins and antigens to support exploratory studies.

Collaboration across teams and with CROs will be essential to drive innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong protein biochemistry background, expertise in mammalian systems, and a proven track record of