Scientist I, Bioanalytical R&D Bioassay

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist I to join our Bioanalytical team. This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on developing executing and optimizing bioassays to assess the potency of pharmaceutical products. The successful candidate will support analytical testing and method development using a range of cell-based assay techniques. The ideal candidate is eager to learn highly detail-oriented and able to generate high-quality data in face-paced environments.

About the Team

The Analytical Development group within the Targeted LNP (tLNP) CMC Team at AbbVie is dedicated to advancing analytical capabilities for mRNA-lipid nanoparticle therapeutics. Our team supports drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) manufacturing and drug product formulation by implementing state-of-the-art analytical methodologies to ensure the quality safety and integrity of tLNP genetic medicines. Collaboration is central to our work; we partner directly with CMC drug product formulation groups and external collaborators and are currently building a world-class team of scientists who will be instrumental in assembling the analytical toolbox needed to deliver high-quality innovative tLNP medicines to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine cell-based potency assays using various mammalian cell lines to characterize and evaluate potency of pharmaceutical products to support timely delivery of data packages.
• Organize and maintain cell inventories laboratory instruments reagents consumables and overall lab organization to ensure smooth workflow and compliance.
• Assist in the development optimization qualification and troubleshooting of bioanalytical methods to meet project and departmental needs.
• Analyze interpret and clearly document experimental data observations and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
• Prepare data summaries and present findings to team members and cross-functional partners.
• Troubleshoot assay performance issues and help identify practical solutions to improve robustness reproducibility and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with scientists and cross-functional colleagues to support timelines project goals and scientific decision-making.
• Contribute technical reports study summaries SOPs and other scientific documentation as needed.
• Follow applicable laboratory practices safety procedures and company standards for data integrity and documentation.

Qualifications :

Required Education

• Scientist I: Bachelors Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience or Masters Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.

PhDs need not apply. 

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with cell-based assays and flow cytometry analysis.
• Experience in immunology research especially cell therapy.
• Experience generating analyzing and interpreting experimental data with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot assays and optimize experimental conditions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and complete scientific documentation using an electronic lab notebook system.

Preferred

• Experience executing cell-based assays in GMP environments.
• Experience with method transfer to GMP environments.

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 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.  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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may 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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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time