Scientist II / Senior Scientist I, Protein Analytical Characterization

Job Description

Job Description

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Discovery Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join its Protein Sciences Analytical Team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various Discovery Research Therapeutic Areas (TAs) and Projects by providing in-depth analytical and functional characterization of biologics and biopharmaceutical products, such as complex protein antigens, monoclonal antibodies, multi-specifics, and other antibody-like biologics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in protein analytical characterization, particularly mass spectrometry, to discern protein critical quality attributes (identity, post-translational modifications, physiochemical properties), prior demonstration of innovative problem solving and troubleshooting, and will foster productive collaborations with other functional groups and TAs. 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 medicines to patients!

Key responsibilities :

• Independently develop and execute mass spectrometry workflows for comprehensive characterization of biologics and biotherapeutics (including intact, reduced, subunit, and peptide mapping).
• Develop, optimize, validate, and execute innovative analytical methods to characterize complex proteins / glycoproteins, antigens, and novel protein-based therapeutics.
• Ensure optimal functioning, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment; proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical or experimental issues to minimize operational downtime.
• Resolve key project challenges and obstacles by leveraging available analytical tools, literature, and technical expertise, and proactively proposing solutions.
• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in developing novel workflows and strategies for biologics characterization and screening—including non-traditional modalities (e.g., multi-specifics, alternative scaffolds, and fusion proteins)—to support BGM and TA projects.
• Collaborate with external partners, CROs, or vendors as appropriate to advance project goals.
• Analyze, document, and report data concisely, formulate conclusions, and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
• Provide direct mentorship and guidance to junior scientists and team members, fostering their scientific development and growth.
• Communicate project progress, data analyses, and technical recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior management in a clear and timely manner.
• Present original research and findings both internally and at external scientific conferences; contribute to scientific papers, patents, and technical reports as author or co-author.

Qualifications

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Additional Information

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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 ofthis 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. ​

This job is eligible to participate in our long-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 anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand 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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