Scientist I, Automation

Job Description  AbbVie’s MPDD organization is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative scientist with expertise in assay development, chemical automation, and integrated workflow design for an Associate Scientist I position. The primary role of this position will emphasize analytical chemistry, HPLC–mass spectrometry (HPLC–MS), laboratory automation, and implement automated and data-enabled workflows that accelerate decision-making and improve throughput in early development sciences. This individual will contribute to the profiling of physiochemical properties, screening and development of preclinical formulations, and the advancement of platform workflows for emerging modalities of interest. This role will work closely with cross-functional partners across discovery and development sciences to build and optimize integrated capabilities that support faster, data-driven, more efficient pipeline progression. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience in HPLC–MS , assay development, automation, and the generation and interpretation of physicochemical data to inform developability. Experience with preclinical formulation strategies, workflow optimization, and enabling technologies for novel or complex modalities is highly desirable.      Scientist I typically requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry. Preferred educational backgrounds include but are not restricted to Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemical/ Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science.  Familiarity and preferred hands-on experience in physicochemical property assessment related to understanding CMC developability profile and potential risk mitigation strategies. Experimental and automation techniques of interest include but are not limited to: plate-based optical spectroscopy, liquid handler operation, custom scientific programming and scripting, machine learning and model-building concepts, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry, powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD), optical microscopy, light scattering techniques, thermal analysis, and other biophysical characterization techniques. Experience with automated data capture, laboratory instrumentation integration, assay miniaturization, and data analysis workflows is desirable.  Hands-on Experience with HPLC–MS, high-resolution mass spectrometry, or related analytical platforms.  Hands-on experience in assay development, automation, and workflow optimization, with an ability to design and implement efficient, reproducible, and scalable laboratory processes.  Strong understanding of physiochemical property profiling and its application to early developability assessment, including methods relevant to solubility, stability, and other compound attributes that inform pipeline decisions.  Familiarity with preclinical formulation development and screening strategies, including support for enabling formulations for emerging or complex modalities.  Familiarity with analytical, biophysical, and in vitro techniques used to generate high-quality data for early development decision making.  Experience collaborating with data scientists, computational chemists, or informatics partners.  Excellent organizational skills, self-management, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  Key Competencies  Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to enable higher performance.  Learns fast, grasps the "essence”, and can change course quickly where indicated.  Connects ideas from disparate fields, integrates data and information quickly, and takes risks to achieve the highest performance.  Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. Demonstrates scientific curiosity and problem-solving ability.  Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.  Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.  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. ​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 employee