Scientist I – Bioassay Sciences and Development (all genders) (full- or part-time, permanent)

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.

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 Scientist I – Bioassay Sciences and Development (all genders)

As a Scientist in the Bioassay Sciences and Development group, you will play a key role in advancing the group’s automation strategy, translating scientific innovation into operational standards, and streamlining automation capabilities. In this lab-based position, besides assay execution and verification of data for running programs, you will focus on optimizing and integrating new modalities and technologies into automation platforms.

Responsibilities include the implementation of binding assays, cell-based assays, potency assays, active concentration determination, and PCR applications for the characterization and quality control of innovative therapeutics and biologics. Your work will increase throughput, data quality, and process consistency under highly regulated GMP conditions.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Design, optimize, and transfer analytical methods, especially in vitro cell-based bioassays (e.g., cytotoxicity, reporter gene assays), binding assays (e.g., direct/indirect/sandwich ELISA, cell-based ELISA, SPR), and new technologies (e.g., qPCR, ddPCR) onto automated laboratory platforms to support accelerated program timelines.
• Independently implement and support automated workflows and process optimizations, working closely with automation experts to troubleshoot and improve existing laboratory automation systems.
• Independent performance of reagent qualification, assay validation, sample analysis and test method transfers under good scientific practice and GMP to support release and stability studies especially for early pharmaceutical development
• Self-dependent authorship of laboratory reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in English, including documentation for automated systems, development, and validation reports.
• Coordinate GMP-relevant laboratory tasks, serve as equipment subject matter expert, oversee equipment qualification, and deliver automation-focused training to laboratory staff. Communicate effectively in meetings and teleconferences, collaborate across sites and departments, and promote best practices in laboratory automation

• Bachelor’s degree (plus 5 years relevant experience) or Master’s degree (plus 2 years relevant experience) in a scientific or technical field; equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education.
• Proven experience with laboratory automation platforms and a solid understanding of process optimization and technology implementation in automated lab environments.
• Experience with technologies required for genetic medicines such as PCR, FACS, and SPR is highly desirable.
• Basic coding experience is desirable, especially related to scripting or automating lab processes.
• Support digitalization workflows connecting full automation capabilities to automated reporting in evaluation software
• Strong analytical abilities and an innovative mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and curiosity for technological advancements in laboratory automation.
• Experience in developing and validating both binding and cell-based assays for elucidating mechanisms of action of biomolecules.
• Strong organizational, presentation, cross-functional teamwork, and networking skills.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks and regulated documentation systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German

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@web.de– We look forward to hearing from you! 

For part-time employment, the minimum scope is 80%.

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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