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AbbVie Scientist, Biologics Purification in North Chicago, Illinois
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 X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@abbvie) .
Job Description
Are you passionate about biologics drug-discovery and ready to drive innovations in purification processes?
AbbVie's Biologics Discovery Sciences group is excited to invite a motivated and skilled Scientist to join our dynamic core team at our North Chicago, IL headquarters. If you possess a keen understanding of biologics purification and are eager to contribute to breakthrough discoveries, we want you on our team!
About the Role:
As a Scientist at AbbVie, you will play a key role in the purification of bispecific antibodies, ensuring they meet the purity and characteristics required to support advancement into in vitro studies (i.e. drug-like property assays, binding, cell-based assays, etc) and in vivo studies (i.e. efficacy, non-GLP NHP PK, DRF, etc). You will design and execute process development strategies to address production liabilities to improve scalability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead purification processes for bispecific candidates at scales ranging from 1g to 200g.
Design and implement strategies to tackle challenges such as solubility, aggregation, recovery, and purity.
Conduct rigorous analytical characterization and develop methods to identify process- and product-related impurities.
Independently work with chromatography software like Unicorn, Chromeleon, and Empower.
Stay informed on the latest scientific literature and apply insights to enhance project outcomes.
Document and communicate scientific data accurately and effectively to various audiences.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Position will be hired based on level of experience –Scientist I or Scientist II
BS or MS in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field with typically 5-7+ years (BS) or 2-5+ years (MS) of experience.
Proficient in bioprocess and chromatography techniques at large scale (1g- 200g scale).
Proficient in using AKTA Pure and AKTA Pilot systems.
Strong problem-solving experience in addressing purification challenges.
Excellent communication skills and experience presenting to diverse groups.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weights of more than 20 lbs/9 kgs is required.
Transform possibilities into reality. Apply today to shape the future with AbbVie!
Embark on a meaningful career with AbbVie and be integral in driving forward biologics drug-discovery.
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 an equal opportunity employer and 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.
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Salary: $80,500 - $153,000