AbbVie

Scientist I, Multispecifics Engineering

AbbVie • $75K — $95K *
Worcester, MA 01604In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in biology or related field with 5+ years (BS), or 2+ years (MS) of relevant experience in pharmaceuticals
  • Strong experience with bacterial and mammalian cell culture
  • Proficient in protein and multispecifics purification techniques
  • Skilled in molecular techniques including SEC, HIC, and IEX using AKTA systems
  • Experience with in vitro analytical methods for protein characterization
  • Competence in plasmid preparation and molecular cloning
  • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and optimize mammalian cell cultures
  • Design and produce multispecific biologics
  • Prepare, express, and purify proteins per project requirements
  • Manage DNA and protein inventories
  • Prepare assay materials and coordinate project handoffs
  • Generate production reports and maintain accurate lab notebooks
  • Present findings at team meetings and conferences

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Participation in short-term incentive programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Multispecifics Engineering group at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering. This position will impact projects through the design and production of biopharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with multispecifics production and characterization. Other desirable skills include experience with antibody engineering, protein expression and purification expertise, and sequence analysis tools. The applicant should be able to analyze, document, and report data. She/he should possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable presenting in group settings.

Key responsibilities:
  • Maintain mammalian cell lines and optimize conditions
  • Design multispecifics for production
  • Prep DNA, express, and purify multispecific biologics to meet project team needs
  • Help maintain DNA and protein inventory for group
  • Prepare aliquots and plates for various assay and project teams and coordinate handoffs
  • Generate production reports and keep lab notebooks up to date
  • Present data at project team meetings and at internal meetings or conferences


Qualifications
  • BS or MS in biology or related field with 5+ years (BS), or 2+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience
  • Experience with bacterial and mammalian cell culture
  • Experience with protein, biologics, fragments, and multi-specifics purification
  • Experience with SEC, HIC, IEX purification utilizing AKTAs
  • Experience with in vitro analytical techniques for protein characterization (e.g. SEC, MS, DSF)
  • Experience with plasmid prep, molecular cloning
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Team player with the ability to operate in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment
  • Adapt to rapid changes in project priorities and timelines
  • Competency with software programs, including MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience operating automation equipment (e.g. Hamilton, AssayMap, Kingfisher) in biologics discovery processes
  • Experience with setup and management of biologics and DNA inventory systems such as Freezerpro
  • CHO expression experience including optimizing conditions and plasmid ratios for multispecifics
  • Experience with ELISA, FACS
  • Expereince with mass spectrometry interpretation for complex biologics
  • Experience with the software programs Geneious, Genedata, PMI, and Unicorn
  • Experience with CRO coordination


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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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 isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits thatare 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 andabsolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.


About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, our employees are united in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation and are committed to transforming the future of healthcare with leading-edge science.

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We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
* Ladders Estimates

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