Senior Scientist I, Automation Specialist

About the role

The Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine team at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery and engineering. This role sits within the High Throughput Antibody Production team, which applies automated, AI/ML-enabled solutions for the delivery of recombinant biotherapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the advancement of our capabilities in high-throughput analytics, supporting portfolio decisions and our lab-in-a-loop effort.
• Design, develop, optimize, and execute high-throughput antibody analytics workflows to support high-quality data generation at scale.
• Develop automated, high-throughput assays using liquid handlers (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan).
• Familiarize with instrument integration, scheduling software (Cellario, Green Button Go, Overlord, Genera), and LIMS.
• Develop creative solutions to enhance workflow efficiency and implement new technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external scientific leaders to drive research and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Biological Engineering, Bio/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, with typically 10+ years (BS), 8+ years (MS), or 0+ years (PhD) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant industry experience.
• Expert knowledge of laboratory procedures for antibody discovery.
• Hands-on experience developing automated, high-throughput assays using liquid handlers (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan).
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) and programming languages (Python, C#) to streamline operations and data workflows.
• Proactive in adopting new technologies to improve workflows, including developing proof-of-concept experiments for rapid go/no-go decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of laboratory procedures for antibody discovery; ability to design, develop, optimize, and execute high-throughput antibody analytics workflows to support high-quality data generation at scale.
• Proficiency in protein analytics, including SEC, HIC, MS, ELISA, biomolecular interactions, and cell-based assays.
• Familiarity with instrument integration, scheduling software (Cellario, Green Button Go, Overlord, Genera), and LIMS.
• Proficiency in cell expression and antibody purification in a high-throughput setting.

Skills and Experiences

• Hands-on experience developing automated, high-throughput assays using liquid handlers (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan).
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) and programming languages (Python, C#) to streamline operations and data workflows.
• Proactive in adopting new technologies to improve workflows, including developing proof-of-concept experiments for rapid go/no-go decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Come work with a company that is making a difference in the world every day. AbbVie is a global leader in discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full-time position starting on July 2, 2026.