Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development Full-time

Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development, located in North Chicago, IL. We are seeking a scientist with experience in Biologics Formulation and Drug Product Development. Ideally someone who can do the following:

• Independently execute laboratory experiments to address critical project needs and identify opportunities for development and improvement in collaboration with supervisor.
• Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes.
• Demonstrate mastery of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis used in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups to support project goals

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions. Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.
• Support development projects with hands-on laboratory experimentation, data generation, and analysis of results. As needed, provide support for technical transfer and scale-up of laboratory process knowledge to manufacturing sites.
• Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques and develop proficiency in techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.
• Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.
• Set and meet experimental and project timelines in accordance with CMC strategy.
• Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data. Maintain detailed and organized electronic laboratory notebook, and compile data into scientific presentations and reports to support project goals.
• Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
• Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities where applicable.

Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical science, or a related field with typically 5 or more years of experience, or MS or equivalent education with 2 or more years of experience.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of protein biochemistry, stability, and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.
• Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides and/or neurotoxins) and/or genetic medicine (AAV, LNPs, cell therapy) formulation development, in-use studies, and DP process development.
• Hands-on experience with biologics or genetic drug product preparation and analysis, e.g. HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, CE-SDS, icIEF, HIAC, MFI, DLS, DSC, etc.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiment (DoE), data analysis and experience of statistical software packages is preferred.
• Understanding of relevant cGMP and regulatory guidance.
• Experience with sterile manufacturing unit operations (freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and freeze-drying) development and characterization
• Ability to multitask and meet timelines in a dynamic environment.

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