Development Engineer

AbbVie•Tempe, AZ

6h•$84,500 - $162,000

About The Position

Technical expert that will independently investigate, identify, develop and optimize new methods/ techniques to address critical project needs. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. Read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments. Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis.

Requirements

BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.
Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.
Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.
Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.
Set and meet experimental timelines.
Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.
Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature.
Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities where applicable.