AbbVie · 5 hours ago
Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The Scientist I will support the formulation and process development of protein biologics, focusing on highly potent compounds, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and ensure successful clinical and commercial progression.
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Responsibilities
Execute formulation composition and drug product process development studies for sterile liquids, lyophilized, and pre-filled dosage forms
Manufacture drug product formulation batches for evaluating formulation stability and/or for animal studies
Conduct clinical in-use studies to guide dose solution administration
Perform analytical testing and characterization of biologic samples, assessing critical quality attributes to support formulation and process decisions
Interpret results and draw conclusions from multistage experiments; note significant deviations and propose relevant new experiments
Thoroughly document experimental procedures, results, and interpretations in laboratory notebooks and reports, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards
Generate high-quality data based on sound scientific principles and prepare formulation data summaries, technical reports, and scientific presentations
Participate in the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing improvement of new and existing technologies, techniques, and equipment to continuously enhance formulation and process development
Qualification
Required
BS with a minimum of 5 years or MS with a minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, analytical sciences, or equivalent field in the biotechnology industry
Candidates must exhibit the technical ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments through rational and critical thinking
Candidates must be highly organized and detail oriented
Strong organizational and documentation skills; ability to maintain accurate experimental records and reports
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Preferred
Hands-on laboratory experience in biologics formulation development, drug delivery, drug product manufacturing processes, lyophilization or analytical functions is preferred
Prior hands-on experience working with highly potent compounds within a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory environment is strongly desired
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
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