Purpose
Biologics Drug Product Development (Bio DPD), a part of Development Sciences within AbbVie’s R&D, is a global organization responsible for drug product formulation and process development, and for defining the product presentation for biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides, etc.) and genetic medicines (AAV, LNPs, cell therapy).
AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Associate Scientist II, Biologics Drug Product Development, located fully onsite at our North Chicago, IL location. We are seeking a scientist with experience in biologics formulation, process development, and characterization. The ideal candidate will be able to:
• Independently execute laboratory experiments supporting biologics drug product formulation, stability, and process development, with guidance from senior scientists as appropriate.
• Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups to support project goals.
Responsibilities
• Independently execute and document laboratory studies supporting biologics drug product formulation, stability, in-use, and process development, including sample preparation and analytical characterization.
• Take ownership of assigned studies, including experimental planning, execution, data analysis, documentation, and communication of results, while meeting established project timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory methods, workflows, and experimental efficiency.
• Maintain detailed and organized laboratory notebooks, and prepare data summaries, technical presentations, and reports.
• Collaborate effectively with formulation, analytical, process, and other cross-functional scientists to meet project timelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with 3+ years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
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 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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