Senior Scientist, siRNA Analytical Development

AbbVie; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join its Biotherapeutic and Genetic Medicine department. This role involves working closely with the siRNA synthesis team to develop and optimize analytical methods for siRNA characterization.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in HPLC, LC-MS, and a solid understanding of RNA chemistry. The position is based in Worcester, Massachusetts, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0-4+ years (PhD), 8-10+ years (MS), or 10-12+ years (BS) of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in HPLC techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods for siRNA and oligonucleotide compounds.
• Perform purity assessment and identity confirmation.
• Generate and interpret analytical data with high rigor.

Skills

Analytical characterization of siRNA

HPLC proficiencies

Data analysis software experience

Troubleshooting complex analytical problems

RNA chemistry understanding

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

UV spectroscopy

Job description

About AbbVie

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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Biotherapeutic and Genetic Medicine (BGM) department at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join the growing siRNA platform team. In this role, you will work closely with the siRNA synthesis team and cross-functional partners to develop, optimize, and execute analytical methods for the characterization of siRNA and oligonucleotide therapeutics. This individual will serve as the analytical subject matter expert on the siRNA platform, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, well-characterized siRNA materials in support of genetic medicine programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods for the characterization of siRNA and oligonucleotide compounds, including HPLC, IEX-HPLC, IP-RP-HPLC, LC-MS, and UV/fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Perform purity assessment, identity confirmation, quantification, and impurity profiling of siRNA and modified oligonucleotide materials.
• Develop and implement analytical strategies for novel siRNA modifications, conjugates (e.g., antibody-siRNA conjugates), and delivery formats.
• Generate, review, and interpret analytical data with a high level of rigor, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal quality standards.
• Maintain thorough laboratory documentation including experimental records, SOPs, and analytical reports.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including siRNA synthesis, the antibody conjugation group, screening, and CMC to support platform and project objectives.
• Monitor emerging analytical technologies and best practices in oligonucleotide characterization and RNA-based therapeutics.
• Contribute to a collaborative, innovative team environment and present scientific data to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field with typically 0-4+ years (PhD), 8-10+ years (MS), or 10-12+ years (BS) of relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience with analytical characterization of siRNA, ASO, or related modalities.
• Strong proficiency in HPLC techniques (RP-HPLC, IEX, IP-RP), LC-MS, and UV spectroscopy for oligonucleotide analysis.
• Experience with data analysis software for chromatographic and mass spectrometric data.
• Solid understanding of RNA chemistry, oligonucleotide modifications, conjugation chemistry, and associated analytical challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex analytical problems and drive continuous method improvement.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data quality and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present scientific findings to internal teams.

Position will be filled at level commensurate with extent of education, experience, and accomplishment - Senior Scientist I or Senior Scientist II.

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.
• This job may be eligible to participate in our long-term incentive plan.

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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