Senior Scientist I, Production and Characterization

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 including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience—and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

About the role

Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine 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. In this position, you will help build and deploy next-generation lab-in-a-loop capabilities, advancing high-throughput analytics to support portfolio decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and execute high-throughput antibody analytics workflows to generate high-quality data at scale.
• Develop automated, high-throughput assays using liquid handlers (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan).
• Integrate instruments, scheduling software (Cellario, Green Button Go, Overlord, Genera), and LIMS.
• Perform cell expression and antibody purification in a high-throughput setting.
• Apply AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) and programming languages (Python, C#) to streamline operations and data workflows.
• Engage internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research.
• Develop proof-of-concept experiments for rapid go/no-go decisions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Biological Engineering, Bio/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• 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.
• Proficiency in protein analytics, including SEC, HIC, MS, ELISA, biomolecular interactions, and cell-based assays.
• Hands-on experience with liquid handlers and familiarity with instrument integration and scheduling software.
• Creative thinking, strong motivation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive in adopting new technologies to improve workflows.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.