AbbVie · 18 hours ago
Associate Scientist II, Formulation and Process Development
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAbbVie is a company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines to address serious health issues. They are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist II to join their tLNP drug product formulation and process development team, where the role involves hands-on laboratory work to support emerging research pipelines.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, formulate, and characterize nucleic based complex lipid nanoparticle formulations
Design, execute, and analyze DOE-based formulation experiments to develop and optimize novel LNP formulations and novel process development
Develop novel formulation and conjugation process for lipid nanoparticles based nucleic acid formulations with targeting modalities as well as scale up process
Perform investigations of aberrant results, determination of root causes, and recommend action plan to ensure process robustness
Maintain proper documentation of all experimental procedures and results, including batch records, protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other manufacturing related documentation
Prepare technical reports and presentations which summarize procedures, study results, and data interpretation as needed
Work with other formulations and/or colleagues in other departments as a team, deliver high quality results in an accurate and time sensitive manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with 3 or more years' experience or Master's Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience)
Understanding of lipid-based delivery systems and formulation science principles
Hands-on experience working with nucleic acid and/or lipid nanoparticle-based formulations, complex/nanoparticle formulations, other biological formulation, and working knowledge of tangential flow filtration or other purification processes
Ability to work in a well-lit heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office and occasional laboratory setting with adequate ventilation. Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature. May require long periods of standing/sitting
Comfortable working in a highly innovative, changing, fast-paced environment with multi-task skills is required
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines. Has the discipline to stay focused and complete specific tasks
Detail oriented with good organizational skills. A team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience with lipid nanoparticle formulation and purification processes, or experience with process development, engineering and manufacturing of biologics drug product processes are highly 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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