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 within Process Development Science and Technology (PDS&T), located in North Chicago, Illinois. The role supports development of ADCs and other conjugation modalities. The scientist will design and perform experiments involving ADC conjugation and purification unit operations, and analyze experimental results and analytical data. This work supports process characterization, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions for ADC programs in AbbVie’s pipeline. The role requires a strong technical background, effective communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Analytical, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience; Master’s degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience; or Ph.D. with no experience necessary.
- Thorough theoretical and practical understanding of the candidate’s 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.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities.
- Perform laboratory research or method development autonomously and productively, with minimal direction or interaction from a supervisor.
- Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
- Initiate scientifically meaningful and reliable areas of investigation that can be incorporated into a research or development program.
- Act as a primary author of publications, presentations, and regulatory documents, and/or as a primary inventor of patents.
- Demonstrate proficiency across a wide range of relevant technologies.
- Maintain a high level of 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.
- Directly mentor others.
- Perform ADC conjugation and purification operations at laboratory to pilot scales.
- Prepare routine samples and operate HPLC-based analytical assays.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) 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
Senior
