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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/II – Analytical characterization of parenteral products (mAbs, ADCs, peptides, excipients) by mass spectrometry (all genders) (full-time, permanent)

For the AIMS (Analytical Innovation & Mass Spectrometry) team in the Biologics Analytical R&D Department at AbbVie’s Ludwigshafen site in Germany, we are seeking an enthusiastic scientist to conduct hands-on analytical development and characterizations of biologics and peptides by mass spectrometry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bench scientist with a strong background in analytical development and deeper understanding of protein and peptide characterization.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• You will work hands on in the lab and Characterize proteins and peptides by mass spectrometry (e.g. reduced and non-reduced peptide mapping-LC-MS, intact denatured MS, native MS)
• You will critically assess your data and write reports to sum up your analytical results
• You will present and discuss your data in group meetings

• Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or master’s degree or equivalent education in chemistry, biochemistry or a related field with typically two years of experience.
• Scientist II: BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education in chemistry, biochemistry or a related field with typically 5 or more years of experience.
• You have extensive knowledge in the characterization of proteins and peptides by mass spectrometry
• You have hands-on experience in operating HPLC-MS instrumentation including troubleshooting
• You like to drive scientific initiatives, and you are eager to present and discuss your results in group or project meetings
• Experience in excipient analysis and classical physico-chemical analytical methods is a plus (e.g. IEX, SEC, icIEF, HIC, HILIC)
• 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.
• You are well known to be an excellent team player with the ability to build strong networks with peers
• As a global acting company we presume excellent communication skills, including written and oral English and basic knowledge of 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 TalentAcquisition.de@abbvie.com – I look forward to hearing from you!

AbbVie setzt sich für Chancengleichheit ein und verpflichtet sich, mit Integrität zu arbeiten, Innovationen voranzutreiben, Leben zu verändern und unserer Gemeinschaft zu dienen. Chancengleichheit bei Arbeitgeber/Veteranen/Behinderten.