Senior Scientist I, Biologics In Vitro Technologies

BioSpace; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Worcester is seeking a Senior Scientist I, Biologics In Vitro Technologies to advance antibody discovery strategies. This role involves executing research strategies in a fast-paced environment, focusing on innovative solutions for therapeutic antibodies. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in antibody discovery technologies and a strong background in molecular biology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)

401(k) participation

Qualifications

• 0+ years experience for PhD, 8+ for MS, 10+ for BS, in relevant disciplines.
• Experience in antibody engineering and optimization best practices preferred.
• Recognized in scientific community through publications and patents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement novel selection strategies for therapeutic candidates.
• Design and optimize candidates through the pipeline.
• Engage in collaborative research and present findings.

Skills

Hands-on experience with in vitro antibody discovery display technologies

Strong molecular biology skills

Ability to engage scientific leaders

Education

PhD, MS, or BS in Biochemistry or related fields

Tools

Geneious

PipeBio

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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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

The Biologics Discovery Sciences Group at AbbVie is seeking an accomplished scientist to contribute significantly to the conception, execution, and communication of antibody discovery strategies in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will develop and execute research strategies to advance the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies for AbbVies core therapeutic areas. Key responsibilities include designing and executing in vitro display technologies for lead antibody identification and optimization. The candidate is also expected to generate internal and external collaborations to further program goals and drive antibody discovery programs within a multidisciplinary research group in a dynamic, fast-paced team setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement novel selection strategies and build industry-leading libraries for discovery and screening of therapeutic candidates
• Design, strategize, and execute on engineering requests to further develop, optimize, and progress candidates through the pipeline
• Identify and solve technical problems; independently, conceive and implement innovative research ideas
• Leverage expertise to develop and implement research to gain a detailed mechanistic understanding of the molecular pharmacology of therapeutic molecules
• Provide project updates, analyses and advice to cross-functional teams and senior management
• Present original work internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents
• Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports
• Ability to engage internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research
• Serve as a biologics lead for cross-functional teams, and contribute scientific insights into multiple projects across various therapeutic areas; recognized and sought out as an expert in discovery and engineering of therapeutic molecules
  
  
  

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, or BS degree in Biochemistry, Biochemical engineering or related disciplines with typically 0+ (PhD), 8+ (MS), or 10+ (BS) years of experience
• Hands-on experience with in vitro antibody discovery display technologies (e.g., phage, yeast, mammalian)
• Experience and up-to-date knowledge in antibody engineering and optimization best practices
• Antibody/antibody fragment library design and construction
• Strong molecular biology skills
• Familiarity with sequence analysis tools (Geneious, PipeBio)
• Experience with flow cytometry
• Ability to explore and develop new approaches to further advance innovative in vitro discovery, screening, and engineering technologies
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Team player with the ability to operate in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment with functional and therapeutic areas
• Adapt to rapid changes in project priorities and timelines
• Recognized in the scientific community through a record of peer-reviewed publications and patents preferred
• Highly developed leadership and communication skills
• Keen ability to engage internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research
  
  
  

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 ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay 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/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
  
  
  

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages 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 benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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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