Senior Bench Scientist I – Analytical development of Cell & Gene Therapy products (all genders) (full-time, permanent)

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The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!

Moving mountains together – as Senior Scientist Bench I – Analytical development of Cell & Gene Therapy products (all genders) (full-time, permanent)

For the AIMS (Analytical Innovation & Mass Spectrometry) Team in the Biologics Analytical R&D Department at AbbVie’s Ludwigshafen site in Germany, we are seeking an enthusiastic scientist to conduct hands-on analytical development of ATMP (advanced therapeutic medicinal products (e.g. rAAV, LNPs) methods. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scientist with a strong background in analytical development and deeper understanding of protein and viral capsid characterization.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and characterization of genetic medicine vectors (e.g. AAVs, LNPs)
• Hands-on development and optimization of analytical methods 
• Maintenance of the relevant instrumentation
• Reporting and presenting of results in local and global meetings

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no (some) experience necessary in chemistry, (structural) biology or related field
• You have extensive knowledge in the characterization of protein complexes/viral vectors
• Experience in the field of vector characterization (e.g. AAV, LNP, Lentivirus) is a plus
• During your scientific career you have built strong expertise and hands-on experience in the characterization of large protein complexes
• You like to drive scientific initiatives as well as to shape the analytical strategy in the CGT landscape
• You have expertise in the field of biophysical characterization
• As a highly motivated, self-driven and results-oriented person with excellent communication and presentation skills you are driven by innovative ways of thinking to improve processes, methods, systems, products or services.
• You are well known to be an excellent team player with the ability to build strong networks with peers who has a strong desire for the application of new techniques and innovative solutions.
• As a global acting company we presume excellent communication skills, including written and oral English and basic knowledge of German.

We offer you:

• A challenging job with high personal responsibility in a committed and competent team. Your mentoring will be accompanied by a mentor who will assist you as coach and contact person.
• We create the ideal environment for focused and passionate work, providing our employees with the utmost flexibility to tailor their daily work to their individual needs, including flexible work models, multiple benefits, and comprehensive health and sports programs.
• Attractive compensation and company benefits, including our excellent occupational health management system, which is one of the best in Germany as well as a wide range of career paths and opportunities for further development.

Here's how we can move mountains together

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Have questions? Email Talentacquisition.de@abbvie.com– We look forward to hearing from you! .

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