Principal Research Scientist I, Multispecifics Engineering
Worcester, MA, United States On-site
$124,500–$236,500 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Multispecifics Engineering group at AbbVie is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated scientist to join a dynamic team supporting Discovery Biotherapeutics. This position will impact projects through engineering, production, and characterization of multispecific biopharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with biologics and multispecifics production platforms, analytical characterization, and a proven track record implementing multispecific engineering and production strategies to advance early- and late-stage discovery programs. The ideal candidate will also have people and project management experience. The applicant should be an enthusiastic, creative scientist who will make tangible contributions to the pipeline. The Multispecifics Engineering group at AbbVie is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated scientist to join a dynamic team supporting Discovery Biotherapeutics. This position will impact projects through engineering, production, and characterization of multispecific biopharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate will also have people and project management experience. The applicant should be an enthusiastic, creative scientist who will make tangible contributions to the pipeline.
What you'll bring
- PhD or MS degree in Biochemistry, Biochemical engineering or related disciplines • 6+ (PhD) or 12+ (MS) years of experience in multispecific engineering or antibody engineering
- Experience with protein, biologics, fragments, or multispecifics (e.g. bispecifics, trispecifics, bispecific protein fusions) design, expression and purification
- In-depth knowledge of the multispecific landscape, trends in design, and application across therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience
- Ability to recognize emerging areas of interest in multispecific engineering, antibody engineering, and related fields, and make connections between research ideas to advance platforms and programs
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Team player with the ability to operate in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment
- Candidate must be a goal-oriented team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong can-do attitude
- Experience with sequence analysis tools (Vector NTI, Geneious, Genedata)
- Experience with mass spectrometry analysis and software (Protein Metrics)
- Experience with CRO coordination for production
- Expert understanding of current state of protein expression/separation/analytical technologies
- Experience managing direct reports and providing performance evaluations and development opportunities