Associate Scientist Development Program

Role Summary

Associate Scientist II within the Operations PDS&T Biologics Scientist Development Program (SDP) at AbbVie. In this 3-year program, you’ll help advance AbbVie’s First-in-Human biologics pipeline by generating and analyzing reliable data within two core functions of the FiH workflow, under the guidance of senior scientific leaders. This position offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment and the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful therapies that improve patient lives.

Responsibilities

• Completely follow established experimental protocols and assess results with supervision.
• Recognize and report experimental variances.
• Apply basic scientific principles to research.
• Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and/or techniques. Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time and laboratory supplies and reagents, when appropriate.
• Interest in learning and implementing new digital or data management capabilities.
• Consult literature to understand scientific purpose of assignments. Impact projects predominantly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, biological compounds, and GxP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent education
• Typically, 3 or more years‚Äô relevant experience, or Master‚Äôs degree (or equivalent education)
• With No Additional Experience Required: Sound theoretical and practical understanding necessary to perform the job functions

Skills

• Experience or education in enabling new digital or data management capabilities
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, R), artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and/or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Demonstrated motivation to learn, innovate, and contribute as an early-career scientist

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent education