Company Description 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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@abbvie) . 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 tomorrows 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? Youve come to the right place! Moving mountains together – as Scientist I – Analytical Development of Potency Assays (all genders) (full-time, permanent) For the Biologics Analytical R&D Department at AbbVie’s Ludwigshafen site in Germany, we are seeking an experienced Scientist to join our team. Our team is developing and executing state-of-the-art, innovative potency assays for biologics and therapeutic peptides Responsibilities + Development and validation of analytical methods; in particular in vitro cell-based bioassay and binding methods such as ELISA and SPR to drive the development of AbbVie´s therapeutic peptide pipeline + Interpret analytical data and conclude quality relevant parameters + Support for internal and external analytical laboratory activities + GMP-compliant performance and documentation of tests, preparation of laboratory reports in German and English and support of the documentation for regulatory submissions + Participation and independent communication in local / global meetings and cooperation with neighboring sites in Ludwigshafen as well as globally + Development of concepts for and performance of instrument qualification + Participation in scientific initiative and infrastructure projects Qualifications Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience. + Strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in eukaryotic cell culture and cell-based assay development as well as binding assays (e.g. ELISA, Surface Plasmon Resonance, etc.) + Experience in peptide characterization is a plus + Skilled in the field of designing and qualifying in vitro cell-based assays to reflect the molecule’s relevant mode of action + Proficiency in automation processes for cellular assays is a plus + Experience in the GxP field is a plus + Highly motivated, self-driven and results-oriented with excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills + English and German language proficiency is essential + Experience with statistical analyses (including statistical software, e.g. JMP, PLA) and design of experiments, as well as script programming is desirable 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 TalentAcquisition.de@abbvie.com – I look forward to hearing from you! 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