Associate Scientist Development Program

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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Purpose:

We invite early-career scientists to apply for the Associate Scientist II position within the Operations PDS&T Biologics Scientist Development Program (SDP) at AbbVie. In this 3-year program, you’ll help advance AbbVie’s First-in-Human (FiH) biologics pipeline by generating and analyzing reliable data within two core functions of the FiH workflow, working under the guidance of senior scientific leaders. This position offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment and the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful therapies that improve patient lives. If you are motivated to learn and make a difference in biologics development, we encourage you to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Completely follow established experimental protocols and assess results with supervision.
• Recognize and report experimental variances.
• Apply basic scientific principles to research.
• Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and/or techniques. Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time and laboratory supplies and reagents, when appropriate.
• Interest in learning and implementing new digital or data management capabilities.
• Consult literature to understand scientific purpose of assignments. Impact projects predominantly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, biological compounds, and GxP compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology,

or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent education

• Typically, 3 or more years’ relevant experience, or Master’s degree (or equivalent education)

with no additional experience required

• Sound theoretical and practical understanding necessary to perform the job functions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or education in enabling new digital or data management capabilities
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, R), artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and/or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Demonstrated motivation to learn, innovate, and contribute as an early-career scientist

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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. 

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