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 to work closely with us to address the health challenges of tomorrow. Do you have a passion for improving health care around the world and for using your expertise to improve patients' quality of life? In a challenging work environment that allows you to broaden and develop your own skills? You’ve found the right place!

　　We are seeking for a Bench Scientist / Senior Scientist I (all genders) Bioassay Sciences and Development (permanent / full or part-time) for functional characterization of and biological activity assay development for therapeutic and aesthetic neurotoxins and other modalities in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

　　In this laboratory-focused position:

　　You will take a leading role in developing in vitro cell-based assay formats to drive development of AbbVie’s neurotoxin pipeline.

　　You will be actively involved in the development of assays to support our toxin portfolio. In this regard, you will also play a fundamental role as contact person for occupational health and safety.

　　You will work in cross-functional teams with colleagues from other groups adjacent to our Development Sciences organization, both at Abbvie Ludwigshafen and at other AbbVie sites.

　　Your expertise will allow a fundamental assessment and functional characterization of the interplay between proteins, lipids, and detergents.

　　As a member of the Bioassay Science and Development team, you will be able to benefit from the team’s strong background in functional characterization of biologics.

　　This is how you can make a difference:

　　Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience in in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, biophysics, or related fields, PhD and no experience necessary. Professional training may be substituted for equivalent knowledge gained through work experience as an Associate Scientist / Scientist.

　　You have experience with binding and in vitro cell-based assay development.

　　You are skilled in the field of designing and qualifying in vitro cell-based assays to reflect the molecule’s relevant mode of action.

　　You have a strong understanding of cell culture and fundamental molecular biology techniques (e. g. construct design, primer generation, cloning).

　　You have a strong experience in the biology of membrane proteins, their purification, solubilization and stabilization (e.g., lipids, nanodiscs and detergent) and subsequent functional tests.

　　Experience with enzyme activity assays is considered a plus.

　　Previous experience with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, especially in the field of neurotoxins (e.g., handling and disposal, operating instruction writing and review…) is desired.

　　You are skilled in analyzing and presenting data in broader context, and you are eager to defend data during scientific debate in local and global teams.

　　As a highly motivated, self-driven and results-oriented person with excellent communication and presentation skills you are driven by innovative ways of thinking to improve processes, methods, systems, products, or services.

　　As a global acting company, we presume excellent communication skills, including written and oral English and German

　　What we offer you:

　　a diverse area of work where you can make a real difference

　　attractive remuneration

　　flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance

　　corporate social benefits

　　high-level, attractive career development opportunities

　　We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please indicate your potential start date and salary expectations in your motivation letter.

　　At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us achieve more together. Be a part of it and grow with us – go above and beyond! Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application. All you need is a complete CV – anything else will be discussed in person, where possible, if general suitability is determined. Have questions? Email us at [email protected] – we look forward to hearing from you!

　　AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.