Scientist I –Bioassay Sciences and Development (all genders) (full- or part-time, temporary for[...]

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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

Job Description

The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrow’s unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients’ quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? You’ve come to the right place!

Moving mountains together – as Scientist I – Bioassay Sciences and Development (all genders)

As a Scientist in the Bioassay Sciences and Development group, you will play a key role in advancing the group’s efforts on targeted mRNA lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs), translating scientific innovation into operational standards, and automating assays for this new modality in a GMP compliant environment. In this lab-based position, you will focus on assay execution and verification of data for running programs, and on optimizing and integrating new modalities and technologies. Responsibilities include the implementation of expression assays, functional potency assays, and PCR applications for the characterization and quality control of innovative therapeutics. Your work will increase throughput, data quality, and process consistency under highly regulated GMP conditions.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Design, optimize, and transfer analytical methods, especially in vitro cell-based bioassays (e.g., expression assays, reporter gene assays, targeted killing assays) and other technologies (e.g., qPCR, ddPCR)
• Independent performance of reagent qualification, assay validation, sample analysis and test method transfers under good scientific practice and GMP to support release and stability studies especially for early pharmaceutical development of tLNPs
• Self-dependent authorship of laboratory reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in English, including documentation for automated systems, development, and validation reports.
• Coordinate GMP-relevant laboratory tasks, serve as equipment subject matter expert, oversee equipment qualification. Communicate effectively in meetings and teleconferences, collaborate across sites and departments, and promote best practices in laboratory automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (plus 5 years relevant experience) or Master’s degree (plus 2 years relevant experience) in a scientific or technical field; equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education.
• Experience with mRNA lipid nanoparticles and associated potency assays is a plus
• Experience with technologies required for genetic medicines such as PCR, FACS, and SPR is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical ability and an innovative mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills and curiosity for technological advancements in laboratory automation.
• Experience in developing and validating both binding and cell-based assays for elucidating mechanisms of action of biomolecules.
• Strong organizational, presentation, cross‑functional teamwork, and networking skills.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks and regulated documentation systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German.

Here’s how we can move mountains together

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work‑life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top‑tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Have questions? Email – We look forward to hearing from you!

For part‑time employment, the minimum scope is 80%.

Additional Information

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.

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