Scientist, Lab Automation Engineer

Discovery Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) at AbbVie is seeking a Lab Automation Engineer to support and advance innovation in laboratory process this role you will help transform manual workflows into scalable efficient and high-quality automated systems while ensuring reliable performance of integrated laboratory instrumentation. You will contribute across the full lifecycle of assay automation and instrument integration including concept development requirements definition protocol optimization troubleshooting and end-to-end validation.  This role will have broad impact on biotherapeutic discovery efforts across AbbVies core therapeutic areas including Immunology Oncology Neuroscience and Aesthetics. 

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and optimize Hamilton integrated high-throughput screening platforms to support standardized applications at scale. 
• Partner with laboratory scientists to conceptualize define and implement new high-throughput cell-based and in vitro assay automation solutions. 
• Design of CAD models for 3D printing or custom vendor production delivering prototype and production parts. 
• Provide onboarding training and troubleshooting support to scientists using integrated automation platforms. 
• Implement and refine laboratory instrument software to enable efficient scalable high-throughput sample processing. 
• Evaluate pilot and deploy new efficiency capabilities such as physical AI or autonomous science to continuously advance our laboratory operations. 
• Manage automation-related consumable inventories and track equipment performance. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biotechnology or a related field with typically 5-7 (BS) or 2-5 (MS) years of experience
• Proven experience operating and programming automated liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton (Venus) Dynamic Devices and Opentrons as well as other complex laboratory systems. 
• Strong working knowledge of in vitro functional and immunoassays including ELISA flow cytometry cell-based potency assays internalization assays and related techniques. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD design and production of custom system components. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse internal and external stakeholders across scientific engineering and operational functions. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience managing vendors for large installations including design reviews FATs SATs and validation activities. 
• Demonstrated experience implementing orchestration across multiple system integrations. 

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

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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