Senior Scientist II, Biologics Analytical Development

Allergan; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie's Analytical Development team in Worcester MA seeks a Senior Scientist I/II to develop, qualify, and transfer analytical methods (HPLC, CE, icIEF) for biologics. You will support CMC development across discovery to clinical stages, collaborating with QC and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, scientific publication, and applying novel analytical strategies, with responsibilities spanning technical reports and regulatory inputs.

Qualifications

• PhD with 0-4+ years or MS with 10+ years in relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough theoretical and practical understanding of the discipline.
• Experience with analytical method development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply capillary electrophoresis and HPLC methods to enable biologic process development.
• Develop, qualify, and transfer in-process control methods to QC.
• Support QC testing at internal and external GMP laboratories.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Lead analytical control strategy for biologic programs.

Skills

Biochemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

PhD or MS in Biochemistry/related field

Tools

HPLC

CE

icIEF

SoloVPE

Job description

AbbVie's Analytical Development team in Worcester MA seeks a Senior Scientist I/II to develop, qualify, and transfer analytical methods (HPLC, CE, icIEF) for biologics. You will support CMC development across discovery to clinical stages, collaborating with QC and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, scientific publication, and applying novel analytical strategies, with responsibilities spanning technical reports and regulatory inputs.