Associate Scientist, Bioanalytics and Automation

1 month ago


Massachusetts, United States AbbVie Full time

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 Follow @abbvie onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram,YouTubeandLinkedIn.
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivatedand dedicated Ligand Binding Assay Bioanalyst (Associate Scientist I) to join theQuantitative Translational and ADME Sciences (QTAS) department at Abbvie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA.

The LBA Operations Bioanalytical team at ABC QTAS conducts quantitative bioanalysis assays of large molecule therapeutics like mAb, ADC, fusion protein and bi-specifics for Pharmacokinetic (PK), Pharmacodynamic (PD) and Toxicokinetic (TK) studies using ligand binding assays to support drug discovery and early development efforts.

The main responsibilities of a Associate Scientist I involve pre-clinical sample analysis using ligand binding assay and automated systems. This position will serve as the subject matter expert for automation and sample and reagent management using electronic tools such as Laboratory Information Management System (rLIMS) and others. Reporting results to project teams which enable Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities

Independently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated liquid handling systems.Collaborate with AbbVie automation experts for continuous lab improvement, scrips writing, and implementation of new assays.Problem-solver, motivated and able to plan and execute experiments based on bioanalytical protocol and in vivo study design.Analyze pre-clinical in vivo samples based on operational schedule utilizing liquid handlers.Data archiving in ELN and LIMS.Effectively communicate experimental plan and results orally and in writing. Contribute to technical report writing.Sample management and QC in LIMS.Write, and update experimental protocols and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, or pharmacology.1-2 years of pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry experience.Experience with automation systems is a must (Tecan, Hamilton, etc)Attention to detail.Ability to properly use common lab tools such as pipettes.Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment independently.Experience with ligand binding workflow is highly desirable.Experience in data driven troubleshooting is highly desirable.Proven problem-solving ability.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to draft technical reports.Proficiency with computers and data analysis software including Excel and LIMSAbility and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
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 ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay 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/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages 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 benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys 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 AbbVies 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit

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