Software Developer / Senior Scientist I/II for Laboratory Automation (Robotics Applications) (all genders) (full-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 Software Developer / Senior Scientist I for Laboratory Automation (Robotics Applications) (all genders) (full-time,permanent)

Become part of a team that is driving the automation initiative in the R&D environment at AbbVie both locally and globally. As an innovative biopharma company, we are undergoing a transformation towards Laboratory 4.0. We analyze our processes and develop ways to increase efficiency, quality, and reliability through laboratory and process automation. We are looking for an innovative and self-driven employee who will support us on this path with profound and extensive programming skills and an understanding of laboratory processes.

Job Profile:

• Independent development of applications in the field of data handling, integration of systems and databases (ELN, LIMS), control of devices, and user interfaces (custom automation)
• Independent implementation of highly complex automation solutions and responsible execution of proof-of-concepts (POC) within various departments
• Process analysis and screening of workflows to identify automation possibilities as well as their conception, realization, and documentation
• Leading participation in initiatives to improve automation processes within AbbVie
• Taking interface responsibility between our automation group and our Information Research (IR) group located in internal IT

Basic Requirements:

• Senior Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 10 years of experience, master’s degree or equivalent education (Master's, Engineering) in the field of bioinformatics, IT, or a related field, or a technical education or scientific studies with corresponding programming knowledge and/or automation experience and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no (some) experience necessary.
• Senior Scientist II: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 12 years of experience, master’s degree or equivalent education (Master's, Engineering) in the field of bioinformatics, IT, or a related field, or a technical education or scientific studies with corresponding programming knowledge and/or automation experience and typically 10 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience.
• Excellent programming skills and agile software development (C#, C++ and/or Python)

Advantageous/Not a must:

• Experience in application development focusing on data transformation and AI
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Git
• Experience in laboratory automation, LIMS, and ELN
• Experience with driver development and API interfaces
• Basic understanding of laboratory workflows and processes in pharmaceutical development
• Experience with processes and requirements in regulated environments

Soft Skills:

• Good teamwork skills for working in international, interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and IT specialists
• Willingness to adapt to changing environments and situations with multiple projects
• Very good English skills, both spoken and written, to present and report results
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility
• Structured and self-organized work with corresponding documentation
• Openness to a rapidly changing environment with many challenges

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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