Senior Scientist I, Automation Specialist
About The Position
Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery and engineering. This role sits within the High Throughput Antibody Production team, which applies automated, AI/ML-enabled solutions for the delivery of recombinant biotherapeutics. In this position, you will make a meaningful impact by helping build and deploy our next-generation lab-in-a-loop capabilities. We are seeking a talented scientist with a strong biological engineering background and deep expertise in advanced high-throughput technologies as they pertain to antibody production and characterization. You will contribute directly to advancing our capabilities in high-throughput analytics, supporting portfolio decisions and our lab-in-a-loop effort. We value diverse perspectives and strongly encourage applicants from varied research backgrounds to apply. Together, we will continue to evolve our discovery engine through the development, implementation, and optimization of cutting-edge solutions.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Biological Engineering, Bio/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Typically 10+ years (BS), 8+ years (MS), or 0+ years (PhD) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant industry experience.
- Expert knowledge of laboratory procedures for antibody discovery.
- Proficiency in protein analytics, including SEC, HIC, MS, ELISA, biomolecular interactions, and cell-based assays.
- Hands-on experience developing automated, high-throughput assays using liquid handlers (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan).
- Familiarity with instrument integration, scheduling software (Cellario, Green Button Go, Overlord, Genera), and LIMS.
- Proficiency in cell expression and antibody purification in a high-throughput setting.
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) and programming languages (Python, C#).
- Creative thinking, strong motivation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to engage internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research.
- Proactive in adopting new technologies to improve workflows, including developing proof-of-concept experiments for rapid go/no-go decisions.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, optimize, and execute high-throughput antibody analytics workflows to support high-quality data generation at scale.
- Contribute directly to advancing capabilities in high-throughput analytics.
- Support portfolio decisions and the lab-in-a-loop effort.
- Develop, implement, and optimize cutting-edge solutions.
- Streamline operations and data workflows using AI tools and programming languages.
- Engage internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research.
- Adopt new technologies to improve workflows, including developing proof-of-concept experiments for rapid go/no-go decisions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Short-term incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
