Associate Scientist I, Analytical Development

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Company Description

About AbbVie

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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Opportunity
AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist I, Analytical Development to join an experienced, fast-paced and collaborative team. This role will be responsible for routine testing and analytical method development/optimization for characterization of our targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs) and its components. Working under close supervision, this position will support expansion of the mRNA/tLNP platform and pipeline. This role requires a strong attention to detail with a quantitative/analytical mindset and drive to tackle complex problems in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Perform routine analysis and support development/optimization of methods under supervision for characterization of tLNPs and subcomponents, including plate-based assays, DLS, ELISAs, CE and/or HPLC methods
  • Collaborate with internal and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
  • Discuss methods/data in team meetings. Actively contribute to improving team operations, analytical procedures, methods, SOPs, etc.
  • Support analytical lab operations through equipment maintenance, organizing and maintaining inventory, aliquoting and labeling, and other tasks as needed
  • Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation and electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries for all performed experiments and assays
  • Prepare data reports and presentations as needed
  • Follow safety procedures/guidelines, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering or other related field with no additional experience.
  • Experience with plate-based assays, ELISA, HPLC, and/or capillary electrophoresis (CE) is preferred.
  • Highly adaptive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Must be detail oriented with demonstrated ability in problem solving and organization
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work overtime (as needed) required

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 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. ​

  • 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. 

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AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.

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HQ: Chicago, IL
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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