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About The Position
AbbVie is seeking a technical expert to support late-stage process development activities for conjugated drug products. The role is based at AbbVie Waltham’s state-of-the-art laboratory and involves independently conducting and interpreting laboratory experiments, improving methods and processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance pharmaceutical development projects. The scientist will generate and analyze data, maintain organized electronic laboratory records, and contribute to scientific presentations, reports, and regulatory documents as needed. The role may also support technical transfer and process scale-up at manufacturing sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree or equivalent education with typically 2 years of experience.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions.
- Mastery of experimental techniques and data-analysis methods used in day-to-day responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with developing biologics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), or other complex drug substances.
Responsibilities
- Independently execute and interpret critical experiments addressing scientific questions related to pharmaceutical development activities.
- Understand project objectives and the role of experiments in achieving them, modifying experimental plans when required.
- Meet experimental and project timelines in accordance with CMC strategy.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including analytical chemists, process chemists, and manufacturing personnel.
- Conduct hands-on laboratory experimentation, generate data, and analyze results to support development projects.
- Support technical transfer and scale-up of laboratory process knowledge to manufacturing sites as needed.
- Learn new experimental techniques and develop proficiency to serve as a resource for others.
- Maintain a detailed and organized electronic laboratory notebook.
- Compile data into scientific presentations and reports to support project goals.
- Write and review scientific documents in support of regulatory filings, as needed.
- Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes.
- Collaborate with a supervisor to identify development and improvement opportunities.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
