Scientist II, Engineering Full-time

Job Title

Serve as a technical expert responsible for independently investigating, identifying, developing, and optimizing innovative methods and techniques to address critical project objectives. Proactively drive continuous improvement of existing laboratory processes and methodologies. Critically review and apply relevant scientific literature to fulfill project assignments. Demonstrate comprehensive expertise across a broad range of experimental techniques and data analysis methods.

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.

Learn, understand and master new experimental 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 timelines.

Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.

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, preferably in Chemical Engineering or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience.

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

Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.

Experience in the Medical Device field.

Experience with biomaterial devices.

Experience in working with cross functional teams.

Experience in Process Development and/or Process Validation.

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.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.