Scientist I, Biomaterials

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 and LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for formulation development of next-generation facial filler through synthesis, processing, & characterization of biomaterials.
• Utilize experience involving medical device & combination products. Utilize mechanical testing equipment such as Rheometer, Texture Analyzer & analytical equipment such as Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) & Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) to develop & establish Standard Operating Procedures for evaluating formulated biomaterials.
• Utilize knowledge of polymer synthesis, purification, characterizations, & formulation & process for prototype fillers.
• Work on process development via using of Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) method for batch synthesis and purification, & support collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop ex vivo & in vivo studies to establish the pre-clinical proof of concept for designed filler prototypes.
• Work with equipment/lab procedures such as TFF, HPLC & LC-MS analysis, NMR analysis, Spectrophotometry analysis, Rheometer for mechanical characterizations, Texture Analyzer for mechanical testing, Autoclaving, & Aseptic formulation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance biomaterial properties through ex vivo & in vivo studies.
• Establish non-clinical performance testing of formulation technology by developing benchtop characterization & analytical methods.
• Assist in formulation development including synthesis, processing, & characterization of new biomaterials for use in next generation medical device & drug delivery formulations.
• Assist in-house analytical studies setup (HPLC, LC-MS) by undertaking their respective trainings & implementing them to develop methods for detection & evaluation of formulated biomaterials.
• Serve as EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Lab Safety Officer.
• Responsible for monitoring lab safety & compliance to EHS guidelines by performing periodic Lab Safety Audits & organizing Lab Clean-up Days.
• Work with EHS managers to evaluate lab safety while implementing directives received from EHS Director following Company’s commitment to EHS.
• Conduct Lab Orientation & Safety training for new members joining the team.
• EHS & Lab Safety Training Certification required.

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or foreign academic equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials Science, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related field of study with at least 5 years of related progressive experience.

Will accept a Master’s degree in the listed fields of study in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Each education alternative with at least 1 year of experience in the following:

1. experience involving medical device & combination products;
2. knowledge of polymer synthesis, purification, characterizations, &  formulation and process for prototype biomaterials;
3. experience with use of mechanical & analytical characterization equipment & developing lab procedures such as Rheometer for mechanical characterizations, Texture Analyzer for mechanical testing, Autoclaving, Spectrophotometry analysis, & Aseptic formulate

(iv)         Must possess EHS & Lab Safety Training Certification.

Salary Range: $125,590 - $134,500 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en. Refer to Req ID: REF24961O. 

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 and long-term incentive programs.

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