Scientist, Research Scientist

Job Title

Scientist I

The Scientist I will be an integral part of the Analytical Development team in the Operations, Product Development Science and Technology, Biologics division with a focus on advancing Abb Vie's pre-clinical and early clinical programs. The individual will play a key role in supporting process development through robust and agile analytical characterization. The individual will also play a key role in analytical method development, troubleshooting, and technical report writing.

Close collaboration with technical product teams, other analytical teams, bioprocess development and manufacturing teams, and R&D teams is a key aspect of this role to meet business objectives and program milestones.

• Independently execute analytical testing to generate reliable and consistent results using separations-based techniques (HPLC, icIEF, CE-SDS) to characterize biopharmaceutical products.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and design, develop, and optimize robust analytical methods.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings and coordinate analytical activities that need to be supported in the Analytical Development team for pipeline programs.
• Implement and innovate new experimental protocols/techniques to improve method performance and efficiency and/or expand analytical capabilities.
• Identify, respond to, and/or address technical issues in a timely manner.
• Read and adapt relevant scientific literature to work areas.
• Share technical information and learnings from internal initiatives and external conferences with broader team and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and ensure data integrity and full traceability.
• Support and promote established lab safety and 5S organization workflows and procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
• Strong understanding of protein biochemistry and analytical method development, optimization, and qualification principles.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation (e.g., Agilent HPLC systems, Maurice, PA800 systems).
• Experience collaborating with process development teams to align analytical strategies with project timelines and goals.
• Experience using automation to standardize high-throughput workflows.
• Experience with electronic systems for data analysis and reporting, including utilizing statistical tools.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and achieve deliverables within short timelines.
• Proven ability to adjust accordingly in response to dynamic priorities and/or urgent initiatives.
• Capable of providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior scientists and laboratory staff.

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.

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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Pay Range: $75000 - 142500 USD

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Three days in the office is the minimum;…