Associate Scientist II / Scientist I, Bioanalytical R&D - Bioassay

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist II / Scientist I to join our Bioanalytical team. This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on developing, executing, and optimizing bioassays to assess the potency of pharmaceutical products. The successful candidate will support analytical testing and method development using a range of cell-based assay techniques. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly detail-oriented, and able to generate high-quality data in face-paced environments.

About the team

The Analytical Development group within the Targeted LNP (tLNP) CMC Team at AbbVie is dedicated to advancing analytical capabilities for mRNA-lipid nanoparticle therapeutics. Our team supports drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) manufacturing and drug product formulation by implementing state-of-the-art analytical methodologies to ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of tLNP genetic medicines. Collaboration is central to our work; we partner directly with CMC, drug product formulation groups, and external collaborators, and are currently building a world-class team of scientists who will be instrumental in assembling the analytical toolbox needed to deliver high-quality, innovative tLNP medicines to patients.

Key responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine cell-based potency assays using various mammalian cell lines to characterize and evaluate potency of pharmaceutical products to support timely delivery of data packages.
• Organize and maintain cell inventories, laboratory instruments, reagents, consumables, and overall lab organization to ensure smooth workflow and compliance.
• Absorb and assist in the development, optimization, qualification, and troubleshooting of bioanalytical methods to meet project and departmental needs.
• Analyze, interpret, and clearly document experimental data, observations, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
• Prepare data summaries and present findings to team members and cross-functional partners.
• Troubleshoot assay performance issues and help identify practical solutions to improve robustness, reproducibility, and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with scientists and cross-functional colleagues to support timelines, project goals, and scientific decision-making.
• Contribute technical reports, study summaries, SOPs, and other scientific documentation as needed.
• Follow applicable laboratory practices, safety procedures, and company standards for data integrity and documentation.

Required education

• Associate Scientist II: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience).
• Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.

Required skills and experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with cell-based assays and flow cytometry analysis.
• Experience in immunology research, especially cell therapy.
• Experience generating, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot assays and optimize experimental conditions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and complete scientific documentation using an electronic lab notebook system.

Preferred

• Experience executing cell-based assays in GMP environments.
• Experience with method transfer to GMP environments.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $75,000 - $142,500 USD
Full-time
On-site