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Job Description

Purpose

Technical expert that will independently investigate, identify, develop and optimize new methods/ techniques to address critical project needs. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. Read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments. Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis.

Responsibilities

Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.
Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.
Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.
Set and meet experimental timelines.
Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.
Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities where applicable.

Significant work activities:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
Work in a clean room environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Science (Chemical Engineering or Industrial Biotechnology)with 6 or more years of experience in T echnical Writing, Investigations, Process Improvement within the GMP Environment (Pharma or Biotech industries).
PhD is highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.
Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills, both in English and Spanish.

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 committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s 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.

Scientist, II