Senior Scientist II, Protein Analytical Characterization
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- Worcester, MA
- Salary
- $103,500 - $197,000
- Start date
- Jan 22, 2025
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- Discipline
- Information Technology, Business/Data Analytics, Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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- Genetown, Best Places to Work
Job Details
Company Description
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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.
Job Description
AbbVies Discovery Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) sector is seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join its Protein Sciences Analytics Team. The Analytics team collaborates internally and across drug discovery teams to drive the discovery and engineering of innovative biologic and genetic medicine therapies within AbbVies pipeline. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various Discovery Research Therapeutic Areas and projects by providing in-depth analytical and functional characterization of biologics, biopharmaceutical products, and genetic therapies, including complex protein antigens, monoclonal antibodies, multi-specifics, and genetic medicine platforms.
The candidate will be a highly motivated scientist with a proven track record in protein analytical and biophysical characterization, aimed at discerning protein critical quality attributes (physiochemical properties, post-translational modifications) and deciphering protein structure-function relationships. Experience with genetic medicine platforms and characterization is highly valued. The successful candidate must also possess superior verbal and written communication skills to clearly present scientific concepts and results to both scientific and non-scientific leaders. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated scientist to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us in bringing innovative biologic and genetic medicines to patients!
Key Responsibilities:
- Work within multi-disciplinary project teams and act as a lead analytical and biophysical resource to guide development and advance the pipeline
- Resolve key project challenges by effectively utilizing available analytical tools, information, and technical expertise
- Develop, optimize, and execute new analytical methods and techniques to characterize complex proteins/glycoproteins, antigens, and novel protein-based therapeutics
- Strategically advance scientific expertise within the Analytics group by conceiving and executing novel scientific research, developing solutions to address project challenges, and providing novel insights
- Demonstrate leadership by advising and sharing knowledge and expert opinions with peers and senior management
- Contribute to research that leads to peer-reviewed publications, reports, and external presentations
Qualifications
Key Qualifications:
- BS, MS, or PhDin Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related field, with typically 12+ years (BS), 10+ years (MS), or 4+ years (PhD) years of post-graduate experience in a relevant settingpreferably within industry
- Robust analytical knowledge with demonstrated proficiency with various chromatographic techniques, capillary electrophoresis methodologies and in-depth biophysical characterization
- Experience with routine mass spectrometry workflows, including peptide mapping, intact and subunit analysis
- Experience with process automation for analytical sample preparation and high throughput characterization is desired
- Experience in coding/programing and developing automated data solutions is a plus.
- Significant research experience as demonstrated by a track record of publications, presentations, and scientific accomplishments
- Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced team environment with demonstrated problem solving skills
- High-quality written and oral communication skills and the ability to excel in a collaborative environment
Key Leadership Competencies:
- Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners to enable higher performance
- Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated
- Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
- Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions, and experimentation for improvement
- Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation, and manages innovation to reality
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms
Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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Company
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Stock Symbol: ABBV
Stock Exchange: NYSE
- Website
- http://www.abbvie.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-255-5162
- Location
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1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
United States
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