Senior Scientist II, High Throughput Antibody Production - 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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Are you a highly motivated research scientist with a passion for biologics drug discovery and engineering? Are you ready to make a significant impact by advancing our therapeutic pipeline and mentoring the next generation of scientists? If so, AbbVie invites you to bring your talents to our High Throughput Antibody Production team in Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine. We are committed to innovation and excellence, and we embrace diverse perspectives that drive us forward. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering recombinant therapeutic proteins and developing cutting-edge automated solutions for biologics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to advancing the therapeutic pipeline by designing and implementing advanced high-throughput technologies as they pertain to antibody production and characterization.
• Drive the engineering of innovative solutions that optimize biologics workflows and assays.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists, fostering a collaborative and supportive research environment.
• Engage with internal and external scientific leaders to enhance collaborative research efforts.
• Manage multiple projects with exceptional organizational skills, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Qualifications:

• Educational background in biological engineering or a related field with typically 12+ years (BS), 10+ years (MS), or 4+ years (PhD) of relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge of broad laboratory procedures for antibody discovery and exceptional experimental design capabilities.
• Proficiency in executing and developing mammalian cell culture, transfection, and purification workflows.
• Experience in optimizing liquid handling workflows using technologies such as Hamilton, Lynx, or Tecan.
• Experience with optimization of workflows and assays using statistical analysis (DOE, JMP).
• Programming skills in languages like Python or C# are highly valued.
• A background in basic mechanical engineering and prototyping is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects.
• A collaborative spirit with a keen ability to engage with diverse scientific teams.

At AbbVie, we are passionate about developing innovative therapies that make a difference in patients' lives. If you are ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic team, we are excited to meet you. Together, let's continue to evolve the future of biologics discovery.

Apply now to join a movement that makes possibilities real!

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• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

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