Scientist I, Biologics Outsourcing Specialist

Role: Research scientist overseeing outsourced biologics production at CROs within AbbVie's Biotherapeutics group. Objectives include coordinating protein expression, purification, QC, and data management for biologics supporting drug discovery efforts. Responsibilities encompass managing all phases of biologics generation—from plasmid design and expression in CHO cells to purification and biophysical characterization—ensuring timely delivery aligned with scientific goals. The role involves vendor collaboration, optimizing QC methodologies, troubleshooting production issues, and maintaining data integrity through IT systems. Qualifications require a Bachelor's or Master’s in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry with 2+ to 5+ years’ experience in biologics production, including expression, purification, and analytical QC techniques such as SEC, MS, endotoxin, and HCP testing. Experience working with CROs and process development is essential. High-value specifics include biologics modalities (e.g., CHO-expressed proteins), preclinical to early development stages, and emphasis on process optimization and analytical characterization to support therapeutic biologics. The position entails independent experimental work, data analysis, and cross-functional communication within a research environment. Location details and travel expectations are not specified.