Senior Scientist I - Analytical Development

PowerToFly; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) program

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Scientist I for its Analytical Development team in Worcester, MA. The candidate will focus on method development and execution of analytical methods, particularly ELISAs, to assess impurities in biopharmaceutical products.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in analytics with over 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, alongside a BS in a relevant field. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (or equivalent).
• Industry experience in method development, qualification, and validation.
• Proficiency with Windows 10.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples with excellent pipetting skills.
• Perform ELISAs to monitor impurities.
• Report results clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Method development

ELISA technology

Statistical analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Description

AbbVie is searching for a highly motivated Scientist I to join our Analytical Development team at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. The team is responsible for the development, qualification, and execution of analytical methods to provide product and process understanding for biological entities from discovery through commercial stages.

The successful candidate will be part of the Biomolecular Interaction Group within the Analytical Development Department. This group focuses on method development and implementation of various immunoassays to monitor process impurities and assess potency of AbbVie’s biologics to support product and process development for early‑phase, late‑phase, and commercial programs. Techniques employed include ELISAs for monitoring and detecting process‑related impurities; surface plasmon resonance using Biacore for assessment of antigen binding and Fc receptor binding; and qPCR to measure residual DNA and mycoplasma levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample preparation involving excellent pipetting skills
• Performance of enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to monitor impurities and assess antigen binding
• Basic data acquisition and statistical analysis with clear documentation in electronic lab notebooks
• Reporting results to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Assist with method development and lab equipment maintenance

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent education in Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry; MS and 8+ years experience; PhD and 0+ years experience.
• Industry experience in method development, qualification, validation, and method transfer
• Knowledge of ELISA technology, including interpretation and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Hardworking and motivated to drive both efficiency and quality
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and handling of materials

Additional Information

• 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.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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What AbbVie Has to Offer

Our work can—and does—have a tangible, lasting impact on millions of people. But it’s not just the results that matter. How we achieve them matters, too. Leading with purpose, we work to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. We do that by putting our expertise, resources and talent to work to make a real difference for patients, communities and our world.