Senior Scientist, I
About The Position
AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist I to join the Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Process Development group in North Chicago, Illinois. The team is part of the Process Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) group. The role supports process development for ADCs and other conjugation modalities, including development work that supports process characterization, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions for ADC programs in AbbVie’s pipeline. The scientist will design and perform experiments involving ADC conjugation and purification unit operations, and analyze experimental results and analytical data. The role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication, and cross-functional collaboration with Analytical, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams. The position includes laboratory and pilot-scale work, HPLC-based analytical activities, and direct mentorship of others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience; or a master’s degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience; or a PhD, with no experience necessary.
- Thorough theoretical and practical understanding of the relevant scientific discipline.
- Maintain certifications as needed for assigned job tasks.
- Strong analytical skills and a logical thought process.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
- Hands-on expertise with laboratory experimental techniques.
- Prior experience with ADC chemistry and HPLC-based analysis is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities.
- Perform laboratory research or method development with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervisor direction.
- Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
- Initiate scientifically meaningful areas of investigation that can be incorporated into research or development programs.
- Author publications, presentations, regulatory documents, and/or serve as a primary inventor of patents.
- Demonstrate proficiency across a wide range of relevant technologies.
- Maintain high productivity in the laboratory and/or pilot plant.
- Follow corporate standards for conduct, safety, material handling, controlled drugs and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.
- Provide direct mentorship to others.
- Perform ADC conjugation and purification operations at laboratory through pilot scale.
- Prepare routine samples and operate HPLC-based analytical assays.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytical, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
