Scientist, Multispecifics Engineering Full-time

Scientist, Multispecifics Engineering

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.

Location: Worcester, MA. Onsite (onsite 5 days per week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support biologics drug discovery through production & engineering of multispecific antibodies.
• Execute multispecifics design, molecular cloning/plasmid design, protein expression & purification workflows related to multispecifics, & coordinate sample handoffs for assays.
• Characterize therapeutic proteins using analytical techniques such as SEC, MS, & DSF. Analyze, document & present data in group settings.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Must possess a MS in biology, biomedical engineering or related field & 2 years of biopharmaceutical industry &/or relevant academic research experience.

Of the experience required, must have 2 years:

1. handling bacterial & mammalian cell culture;
2. performing purification of proteins, biologics and multi-specifics and conducting in vitro characterization using techniques, including SEC, MS, DSF, with related data analysis;
3. utilizing sequence analysis tools & performing standard molecular biology techniques including plasmid prep, PCR, & molecular cloning;
4. working in a matrixed organization, preparing & presenting written & oral scientific presentations for stakeholders, & managing multiple on-going projects.

Alternatively, would accept a Bachelors in biology, bioengineering or related field & 5 years of biopharmaceutical industry &/or relevant academic research experience.

Of experience required, must have 5 years of (i), (ii), (iii), & (iv).

Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept reasonable combination of education, training & experience.

Salary Range: $108,675.00 – $142,500.00 per year.

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