AbbVie Inc.
Location
Worcester, MA | United States
Job description
Discovery Biotherapeutics at AbbVie is seeking a highly-motivated research scientist to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery . This position will impact projects through purification and characterization of biopharmaceutical products such as monoclonal antibodies in high throughput. The ideal candidate has direct experience with mammalian tissue culture, protein purification, proficiency in standard chromatography techniques, protein characterization (e.g., MS, SEC), and binding assays (e.g., ELISA and flow cytometry). 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.
Desired skills:
· Experience with high-throughput protein purification and in vitro analytical techniques for protein characterization (e.g., SEC, MS)
· Experience with molecular biology techniques (molecular cloning)
· Familiarity with sequence analysis tools (Vector NTI, Geneious, Genedata) and graphing software (GraphPad Prism)
· Understanding of protein structure and function
Key AbbVie Competencies:
· Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable high performance.
· Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change the 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.
Qualifications:
· Position will be hired based on level of experience
· BS or MS in biology or related field with typically 0-4+ years (BS), or 0-1+ years (MS) of relevant industry/academic experience
· Expertise in mammalian cell culture and transfection
· Direct experience with binding assays (e.g., ELISA, flow cytometry)
· Keen ability to engage internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research
· Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage 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
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Position will be filled at level commensurate with extent of education, experience, and accomplishment. Associate Scientist I or Associate Scientist II
AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s 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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