Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development

Responsibilities

• Execute formulation composition and drug product process development studies for sterile liquids, lyophilized, and pre-filled dosage forms.
• Manufacture drug product formulation batches for evaluating formulation stability and/or for animal studies.
• Conduct clinical in-use studies to guide dose solution administration.
• Perform analytical testing and characterization of biologic samples, assessing critical quality attributes to support formulation and process decisions.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from multistage experiments; note significant deviations and propose relevant new experiments.
• Thoroughly document experimental procedures, results, and interpretations in laboratory notebooks and reports, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Generate high-quality data based on sound scientific principles and prepare formulation data summaries, technical reports, and scientific presentations.
• Participate in the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing improvement of new and existing technologies, techniques, and equipment to continuously enhance formulation and process development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with a minimum 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with a minimum 2 years of experience.
• Preferred Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, analytical sciences, or equivalent field in the biotechnology industry.
• Technical ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments through rational and critical thinking.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in biologics formulation development, drug product manufacturing processes incl. lyophilization and analytics is required.
• Hands-on experience working with highly potent compounds within a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory environment.
• Prior experience with fluorescence anisotropy, qELISA and HPLC is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; ability to maintain accurate experimental records and reports.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.