Senior Scientist II - Principal Scientist , Analytical R&D; Particle Characterization

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The Analytical Development group within the Targeted LNP (tLNP) CMC Team at Abb Vie is dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art analytical capabilities for mRNA‑lipid nanoparticle therapeutics. Our team provides critical support across drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) manufacturing, drug product formulation, and the development and implementation of robust analytical methodologies to ensure the quality, safety and integrity of tLNP genetic medicines.

We leverage advanced biophysical, separations, and mass spectrometry techniques to deeply characterize intact LNP particles. We foster close collaborations with cross‑functional colleagues in CMC, drug product formulation, and external partners, and are currently growing a world‑class team of scientists who will be instrumental in building and deploying the analytical toolbox necessary to deliver high‑quality, innovative tLNP medicines to patients.

The Analytical Development group within Abb Vie’s Targeted LNP (tLNP) CMC Team advances best‑in‑class analytical capabilities to deeply characterize mRNA‑lipid nanoparticle therapeutics. We play an instrumental role in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of tLNP genetic medicines by leveraging advanced biophysical, separation, and mass spectrometry techniques. As a Particle Characterization Expert, you will drive the development and implementation of robust characterization strategies for the intact drug product using a comprehensive suite of biophysical and analytical tools including DLS, NTA, AF4/MALS, TEM/CryoEM, DSF/DSC and other relevant technologies.

We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific experience to join the Analytical R&D team. Additionally, the candidate must be able to foster productive collaborations within the global Analytical CMC organization and with R&D cross‑functional partners such as Discovery, Pre‑Clinical Safety, Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development, and Quality Assurance and CMC‑Regulatory Affairs.

• Effectively function as a principal research scientist, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
• Develop, optimize, and execute characterization assays for the drug product (intact LNPs), including, but not limited to particle size, morphology, aggregation, and surface properties using platforms such as DLS, NTA, MALS, TEM/cryo
  
  EM, and CD.
• Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies.
• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities and maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Understand and comply with Abb Vie safety, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations.

• Senior Scientist II:
  Analytical Chemistry degree (or related field). BS with 12+ years, MS with 10+ years, and PhD with 4+ years’ industry experience.
• Principal Scientist I:
  Analytical Chemistry degree (or related field). BS with 14+ years, MS with 12+ years, and PhD with 6+ years’ industry experience.
• Strong technical background in analytical chemistry, excellent analytical problem‑solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshooting analytical methods.
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, optimizing, and validating particle sizing and morphology methods (DLS, NTA, MALS, CryoEM, CD, DSC) for complex…