Scientist II (Bioassay)

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.

We are now hiring a Scientist II to join our Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) Bioassay team in Westport. PDS&T is a data-driven Operations function supporting the pipeline and on-market commercial products.  Our vision is to accelerate innovations to deliver robust high-quality products that transform people’s lives.  As a PDS&T Scientist II at AbbVie, you will serve as a Bioassay technical expert, independently investigating, identifying, developing, and optimizing new methods and techniques to address critical project needs. You will continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes, adapt literature to accomplish assignments, and demonstrate mastery in a broad range of experimental techniques and data analysis methods.

Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of new Bioassays at Westport, specifically Cell Based Potency Assays and ELISAs. This includes development, troubleshooting, transfer and validation of new methods under GMP conditions.
• Design, execute, and interpret critical experiments independently to answer scientific questions, understanding the broad objectives of projects and adjusting experimental plans as needed.
• Learn, master, and implement new experimental techniques, acting as a resource or mentor for others.
• Innovate and implement new experimental protocols to enhance laboratory processes specifically automation.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in your field of expertise.
• Set and meet experimental timelines, ensuring efficient project progression.
• Organize and present scientific plans and data effectively, contributing to the conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
• Routinely read, adapt, and apply relevant scientific literature to have a significant impact on projects, primarily through lab and/or pilot plant activities.

• BS degree or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of relevant experience, or MS degree or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a GMP Cell culture lab with a focus on automation.
• Proven ability to independently design, execute, and interpret experimental findings.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, and master new experimental techniques.
• Strong ability to multitask while adhering to timelines.
• Excellent scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication capabilities.

Why AbbVie?

Join AbbVie and be part of a team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge research and advancing scientific discovery to meet the medical challenges of tomorrow. We offer opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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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