Sr. Scientist I (Novel Biologic Entities- Bioanalysis and Translational Science Group- QTAS)

AbbVie; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated scientist in QTAS to develop and implement LC/MS-based bioanalysis for novel biologics. You will lead sample prep, method development, and data interpretation to support in vivo PK, TK, and PK/PD studies.

The candidate should have PhD/MS/BS with 0–10+ years in pharma/biotech, strong LC-MS skills, and experience with protein MS platforms (QQQ/TOF/Orbitrap). The role involves data presentation and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• PhD (0+ years), MS (8+ years), or BS (10+ years) in pharma/biotech.
• Experience with LC-MS bioanalysis and protein characterization.
• Strong data analysis, report generation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain LC/MS instruments for bioanalysis of novel biologics.
• Develop and optimize LC-MS-based assays for PK/TK/PK-PD studies.
• Prepare samples, analyze data, write reports and present results.

Skills

LC-MS instrumentation

Protein mass spectrometry

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in related field

MS in related field

BS in related field

Tools

Protein Metrics Byos

GraphPad Prism

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, Xand YouTube.

The Quantitative, Translational ADME Sciences (QTAS) department at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join the Novel Biologic Entities-Bioanalysis and Translational Science group. The main function of this position is to develop and implement LC/MS (liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry)-based bioanalysis and characterization assays of novel biologics entities. The successful candidate will be experienced in the optimization and implementation of novel and routine LC/MS-based bioanalytical methods for protein and proteome characterization and quantitation to support in vivo PK, TK, and PK/PD studies as well as in vivo stability characterization of complex biotherapeutic modalities. The candidate will be responsible for sample preparation, method development, bioanalytical assay operations, data analysis, report generation, and data presentation.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain LC/MS instruments to generate high-quality experimental data.
• Perform affinity purification of biotherapeutic (including but not limited to monoclonal and multispecific antibody, antibody drug conjugates, Fusion Proteins, antibody-siRNA conjugates, and tLNPs).
• Perform proteomics/immunopeptidomicssample preparationworkflows
• Analyze data and maintain detailed, accurate and comprehensive study documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks. Communicate data interpretation internally and externally.
• Facilitate assay optimization and implementation to ensure laboratory capacity and data quality.
• Generate new scientific proposals and leadresultingefforts. Investigate,identify, develop, andoptimizenew methods and techniques. Act as a lead scientist in his/her area of expertise and critically evaluate relevant scientific and regulatory advances and integrate this knowledge into research or development programs.

Ph.D. (0+ years), M.S. (8+ years), or B.S. (10+ years) of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

• Highly motivated, self-driven and results-oriented with excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of working both as a team player and individual contributor.
• Prior industry experience in drug discovery/development is preferred. In-depthunderstanding of in vivo PK, TK and PK/PD studies and corresponding bioanalytical assays as well as in vitro/ in vivo characterization assays is highly desired.
• In-depth understanding of LC-MS methodology with the focus on protein mass spectrometry and hands-on experience with wide range of mass spectrometers, including QQQ, TOF and orbitrap platforms, are highly desired.
• Hands-on experience with proteomics/immunopeptidomicssamples preparationas well as automated liquid handling systemsis strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze data using advanced software tools such as Protein Metrics Byos and GraphPad Prism.
• Passion for generating ideas, learning, solving technical problems, and applyingnew technologiesto advance scientific goals.

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminate.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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