Scientist l, Automation Engineering

Company Description

Abb Vie’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 key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and through our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information, visit  Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In, and Tik Tok.

The Process Chemistry group is responsible for inventing and executing chemical processes and preparing active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) to enable toxicology studies, clinical trials, and drug product development for Abb Vie’s pre‑clinical and clinical candidates. We create valuable intellectual property through composition of matter, chemical processes, and technology, resulting in safe and cost‑effective commercial manufacturing processes.

Abb Vie Process Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineering Scientist I to conduct chemical process research and development, supporting projects from pre‑clinical stages through commercialization.

• Design and conduct critical high‑throughput experiments (HTE) to support clinical development of synthetic molecules.
• Interpret results, note significant deviations, and suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
• Work independently and productively in laboratory research.
• Document and complete experiments in the ELN and capture HTE data in a timely manner.
• Innovate new experimental protocols/techniques in process development, especially in automation and high‑throughput experimentation.
• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity to resolve key project hurdles.
• Adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, quality, and appropriate handling of materials.
• Maintain high proficiency in projects and overall program goals.
• Apply relevant scientific literature and theoretical frameworks to solve problems within the scientific discipline in a timely manner.
• Perform routine and complex tasks competently and independently to generate reliable and consistent results.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 0‑2 years of experience.
• Educational background in chemical engineering, chemistry, and/or automation engineering.
• Experience in automation, high and medium‑throughput experimentation.
• Experience handling small molecules, antibody drug conjugates, peptides, and potent compounds.
• Experience with machine learning and data‑science techniques; ability to design appropriate experiments to build and validate AI/ML tools.
• Hands‑on scripting experience with laboratory liquid‑handling automation platforms (e.g., Beckman, Tecan, Hamilton).
• Proficiency in using laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Experience operating analytical instruments such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, NMR, etc.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional collaborative environment.
• Results‑oriented work ethic and a positive “can‑do” attitude with a strong sense of urgency and self‑motivation.
• Experience in co‑authoring manuscripts and patent disclosures.

• The compensation range described is the range of possible base pay for this role at the time of this posting, based on the job grade. Individual compensation may vary with geographic location and may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or other form of compensation is at the Company’s sole discretion.

Abb Vie 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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