Scientist II, Analytical Development

Company: AbbVie
Location: Worcester
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description 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. Job Description We seek a Scientist II, Analytical Development to join an experienced, fast-paced and collaborative team. This position will be primarily responsible for supporting characterization of AbbVies mRNA-based targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs) pipeline. This role will focus on executing testing methods for characterizing mRNA/tLNPs and supporting development of new tLNP characterization methods. Working collaboratively across the discovery research team, this position will support process/product characterization, expansion of the mRNA/tLNP pipeline, method development, and platform development. Responsibilities & Duties: Independently perform HPLC, CE, and plate-based assay testing of mRNA and tLNP products for characterizing content, purity/impurities, and integrity Support development of novel nanoparticle characterization techniques, including but not limited to MALLS, mass photometry, etc Re-optimize analytical methods to support new programs and platform improvements Improve routine assay efficiency through automation and assay/workflow improvements Author technical reports and documents as needed Qualifications Generally met with a Masters with 5 years experience or Bachelors with 7 years of experience Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related field with experience testing and developing analytical characterization methods for biologics (e.g. antibodies, mRNA, etc) is required Experience with nanoparticle and/or small molecule characterization is preferred Experience with HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and plate-based assays required Proficiency authoring and reviewing technical reports Experience with stability and comparability studies is preferred Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated capacity to thrive in collaborative, team-driven environments. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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