Scientist - Bioinformatics, Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Worcester, MA
Salary
$84,500–$162,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 1, 2126

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · Scientist - Bioinformatics, Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine

Scientist- Bioinformatics, Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine joins the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine team within Discovery Research to develop and optimize data capture workflows and visualization dashboards for biologics discovery. The role involves designing digital tools to streamline operations, testing software solutions, piloting AI tools, and implementing standard analyses that balance customization with efficiency. You will serve as a technical expert representing the group to informatics teams and external vendors while translating wet-lab nuances into harmonized data. Required skills include proficiency in Python and another language like SQL, Java, or R, alongside expertise in data engineering for large datasets. Candidates should be skilled in tools such as Prism, Geneious, Genedata Screener, Dotmatics, and Benchling, with experience in Power BI, Tableau, D3.js, or Spotfire. The work focuses on the discovery of monoclonal antibodies, multispecifics, proteins, conjugates, AAV, LNPs, and siRNA.

What you'll do

  • Design digital workflows and tools to streamline biologics discovery and improve operational efficiency.
  • Test software solutions and identify opportunities for iterative improvements in data systems.
  • Pilot new software and AI tools to evaluate their utility for the BGM organization.
  • Implement standard analyses and visualizations that balance custom requirements with increased efficiency.
  • Act as a technical expert representing the department to informatics teams and external software vendors.
  • Translate wet-lab workflow nuances into integrated, harmonized data capture systems.
  • Communicate impact and workflow efficiency gains at both internal and external forums.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS degree in a related scientific discipline or bioinformatics.
  • Experience for candidates with a BS degree.
  • Experience for candidates with an MS degree.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of molecular biology and binding and functional assays.
  • Hands-on experience with common bioinformatics tools such as Prism, Geneious, Genedata Screener, Dotmatics, or Benchling.
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one other programming language like SQL, Java, or R.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data engineering for retrieving, shaping, preprocessing, and managing large datasets from databases.
  • Proven ability to develop interactive data visualizations and dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, D3.js, or Spotfire.

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