Associate Scientist I, Analytical Development at Allergan… · San Diego

Summary: AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist I to join the Analytical Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for routine testing along with analytical method development and optimization for characterization of LNPs/tLNPs and its individual components. This position requires a strong attention to detail with a quantitative mindset and the ability to tackle complex problems in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: - Perform routine analysis and contribute to development/optimization of methods under supervisor guidance to support characterization of LNPs/tLNPs and subcomponents - Use aseptic techniques to culture mammalian cells, including tumor cell lines, T cells, and PBMCs - Collaborate with internal and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability - Discuss methods/data in team meetings. Actively contribute to improving team operations, analytical procedures, methods, SOPs, etc - Support analytical lab operations through equipment maintenance, organizing and maintaining inventory, aliquoting and labeling, and other tasks, as needed - Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation and electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries for all performed experiments and assays - Prepare data reports and presentations, as needed - Follow safety procedures/guidelines, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in biology, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering or other related field with 0-3 years industry experience - Highly adaptive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Must be detail oriented with demonstrated ability in problem solving and organization - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to work overtime (as needed) required Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience with plate-based assays, ELISA, gel electrophoresis and/or PCR-based assays is strongly preferred - Prior experience with cell culture aseptic techniques Required Skills: Analytical method development, Analytical method optimization, Routine analytical testing, Lipid nanoparticle (LNP) characterization, Aseptic cell culture techniques, Mammalian cell culture, Tumor cell line culture, T cell culture, PBMC culture, Plate-based assays, ELISA, Gel electrophoresis, PCR-based assays, Electronic lab notebook (ELN) documentation Benefits: Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), Medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k)