Company Description

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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company, is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on experimentalist for the role of Scientist I, Biological Research within the Toxin Innovation program. The successful candidate will be a key member of a bioanalytical team, supporting the identification and characterization of novel biotherapeutics with improved efficacy, selectivity, and developability. As part of a matrixed organization, he/she/they will have a critical role in developing and executing protein characterization and quality control strategies using analytical discovery approaches to select, optimize, and prioritize therapeutic protein candidates for advancement.

The Scientist I is responsible for the biophysical characterization of early-stage discovery proteins. She/He/They must possess extensive expertise in analytical separation techniques (HPLC, SEC, IEX, RP, HIC, etc.). Proficiency with HPLC systems and the ability to develop, optimize, and execute analytical studies to characterize proteins is a requirement. Experience with additional techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, DSF, DLS, CD, mass spectrometry, and SPR is beneficial. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of biophysical concepts such as protein structure, kinetics, electrostatics, and enzymatic reactions and an understanding of molecular biology and protein engineering strategies. The candidate is expected to execute experiments with substantial independence. The candidate is expected to participate in scientific discussions regarding the design of experiments and, with guidance, be able to develop or modify or new protocols and methods.

The position requires the candidate to productively interact with cross-functional and matrixed teams. He/She/They will be skilled in communicating and collaborating with discovery project team members at all grade levels and with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and levels of expertise. The candidate will maintain a productive and inclusive collaborative laboratory environment consistent with department and company expectations. He/She/They must conduct all work activities in compliance with company internal and applicable regulatory requirements with strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience OR Master’s Degree and 2 years of experience.
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Protein Engineering, and/or related discipline with a focus in heterologous protein characterization and analytics.
• Highly skilled with analytical chromatography techniques (SEC, MALS, IEX, RP, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in additional bio-analytical techniques (CE, DSF, DLS, CD, etc.)

Additional Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of biophysical concepts of protein structure, kinetics, electrostatics, and enzymatic reactions.
• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques and protein engineering strategies.
• Meticulous attention to detail and diligence in record keeping.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required as is experience with documentation of experimental plans, analyzing data and generating high quality technical reports.
• Highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development, requiring minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
• Ability to search and understand relevant scientific literature and apply theoretical framework to solving problems within scientific discipline

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• 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 incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.