Associate Scientist I, Analytical Development Full-time NEW

Associate Scientist I

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist I to join the Analytical Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for routine testing along with analytical method development/optimization for characterization of our LNPs/tLNPs along with its individual components. This role requires a strong attention to detail with a quantitative/analytical mindset and drive to tackle complex problems in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis and contribute to development/optimization of methods under supervisor guidance to support characterization of LNPs/tLNPs and subcomponents.
• Use aseptic techniques to culture mammalian cells, including tumor cell lines, T cells, and PBMCs.
• Collaborate with internal and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Discuss methods/data in team meetings. Actively contribute to improving team operations, analytical procedures, methods, SOPs, etc.
• Support analytical lab operations through equipment maintenance, organizing and maintaining inventory, aliquoting and labeling, and other tasks, as needed.
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation and electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries for all performed experiments and assays.
• Prepare data reports and presentations, as needed.
• Follow safety procedures/guidelines, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in biology, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering or other related field with 0-3 years industry experience.
• Prior experience with plate-based assays, ELISA, gel electrophoresis and/or PCR-based assays is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with cell culture aseptic techniques
• Highly adaptive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must be detail oriented with demonstrated ability in problem solving and organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work overtime (as needed) required
• Level will be dependent on candidate qualifications

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

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Pay Range: $58656 – 99000 USD

Where We Work

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.