Scientist I, Automation - High Throughput Antibody Production

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The Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine Department at AbbVie, Worcester, MA is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery and biologics engineering. We are hiring for the High Throughput Biotherapeutics Production team that supports the delivery of recombinant therapeutic proteins and the development of automated solutions for biologics. In this role, you will make an impact to drug discovery through technology innovation and custom engineering.

For this posting, we are seeking a talented engineer with a strong mechanical and electrical engineering background. As part of this role, you will help us build our automated data generation capabilities for AI/ML platforms. This function will entail programming of robotic integration, liquid handling methods and data processing scripts. Additionally, we will push the cutting edge of automation with custom device prototyping. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in lab instrument automation, CAD design and scripting to accelerate and streamline antibody production and characterization workflows.

Educational Background: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline, with typically 5 years (BS) or typically 2 years (MS) of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a relevant technical field.

Skills and Experiences:

• Proficiency in hardware and software operation and maintenance of liquid handlers (Hamilton, Lynx, Tecan) and robot arms.
• Strong expertise with programming for instrument and data capture (Python, C#, Arduino). 
• Expert knowledge in custom design and production of components/labware to support protein production automation. Familiar with CAD design software (Onshape, Solidworks). Hands-on experience in 3D printers (Bambu, Prusa, Formlab, etc.).
• Experience in integration of actuators and sensors for lab instruments using microcontrollers is highly valued.
• Knowledge of general biologics production is preferred.
• Keen ability to initiate the automation discussion and collaborate across the broad BGM department.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Significant Work Activities and Conditions

• Proactively think and discuss novel ideas to improve the production and characterization workflows. 
• Build relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance.
• Learn fast, grasp the “essence” and can change the course quickly where indicated.
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)

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 atthe time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors includinggeographic 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 aparticular 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. 

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