Senior Scientist, I

Agnello & Rogers; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biotechnology is seeking a Virologist to join their Product Development, Science & Technology team. The role involves developing viral control strategies, collaborating with various scientific disciplines, and contributing to innovative solutions in virology that impact healthcare. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. in Virology and extensive knowledge in qPCR and related methods.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)

401(k) plan for eligible employees

Eligibility for short-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Virology or a related scientific field.
• Expertise in viral control strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Strong background in qPCR, cell culture, and molecular techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement viral control strategies.
• Lead innovation in methods for viral safety testing.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance processes.

Skills

qPCR Expertise

Cell Culture and Microscopy

Molecular Biology

Immunofluorescence

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Virology or related field

Job description

ICompany 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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Position Overview: Virology Team - Product Development, Science & Technology

AbbVie's Product Development, Science & Technology Virology team is seeking dynamic candidates to support both pipeline and commercially available products. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities across the product lifecycle, from late-stage process development and BLA/NDA submissions to ongoing market support. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for science, a focus on impactful solutions, and a dedication to elevating AbbVie's contributions to healthcare.

Key responsibilities for the role:

• Viral Control Strategies: Develop and implement comprehensive viral control strategies, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
• Innovative Solutions: Lead the innovation and optimization of new methods, techniques, and experimental approaches to address challenges in viral safety, control, and testing.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Build and maintain effective collaborations with various scientific disciplines. Your work will focus on establishing improved process conditions, enhancing viral control, and refining regulatory strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster an environment of open, honest, and candid communication to drive creative, continuous improvements across the team.
• Patient Impact: Demonstrate a strong commitment to AbbVie's mission, striving to make a meaningful impact on the patients we serve.
• Virology Support and Method Enhancement: Provide expert support in virology, particularly involving animal-sourced APIs. Execute and refine quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) and in vitro cell culture virus infectivity assays for continuous improvement.
• Scientific Documentation: Author and review scientific reports and regulatory submissions, ensuring they meet regulatory and accuracy standards.
• BSL-2 Facility Operations: Conduct research involving potentially biohazardous viruses in BioSafety Level 2 (BSL-2) facilities, strictly adhering to safety protocols to maintain a secure laboratory environment.
• Literature Application and Problem Solving: Stay informed of the latest scientific literature and apply theoretical frameworks to effectively and efficiently solve problems.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Virology or similar field.

Preferred Skills:

• qPCR Expertise: Proficiency in the development, execution, optimization, and troubleshooting of quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) methods.
• Cell Culture and Microscopy: Strong skills in cell culture techniques and microscopy, crucial for viral studies and analysis.
• Molecular Biology and Aseptic Technique: Solid background in molecular biology and adeptness in aseptic techniques to ensure contamination-free experiments.
• Immunofluorescence: Experience with immunofluorescence techniques for the detection and analysis of viral components.
• Viral Clearance Procedures: Understanding and application of viral clearance methodologies to ensure product safety.
• Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate, recognize, and effectively resolve problems within laboratory and project settings.
• cGMP Environment Proficiency: Experience working in current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) environments to ensure compliance and high-quality outputs.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Ability to effectively collaborate within a Cross Functional Team (CFT) environment to achieve project goals.
• CMC Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) regulatory issues, crucial for successful product development and compliance.

Additional Information

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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