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.

Job Description

AbbVie's Genomics Research Center (GRC) is part of the Quantitative Medicine and Genomics (QM&G) functional area that promotes data-driven innovation in drug discovery by integrating diverse quantitative data and leveraging advanced computational models. The GRC’s goal is to develop world class genetics and genomics research focused on finding the right therapeutic targets and helping AbbVie scientists better understand not only human disease biology but also the behavior and response to our drugs in clinical trials across all therapeutic areas.

Join our innovative Genomic Technologies (GTECH) lab team, where we are at the forefront of genomic research and discovery. Our team is dedicated to advancing science through cutting-edge technologies and collaborative efforts. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Automation Engineer to join our diverse team of scientists. The Automation Engineer is responsible for independently planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing automation projects in a high quality and timely manner to support automation-based workflows, along with providing insight for new system design or improvement across functional areas within the team. This includes wet lab testing for feasibility, verification and validation of lab automation, workflows and software.

This role involves programming, maintaining and incorporating automated systems into cell culture workflows, including phenotypic screening approaches. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills and operate in a fast-paced setting to support our dynamic environment and drive operational excellence.

Why Join Us:

As a member of our Genomic Technologies Lab, you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful scientific discoveries and innovations. We offer a collaborative work environment, career development opportunities, and a chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of genomics.

Key Responsibilities:

· Independently plan, coordinate, develop activities for the implementation of new automation projects/processes or support existing ones using internal teams and external providers.

· Investigate new technologies and identify measures to increase process/workflow efficiency or quality by use of automation. Proactively communicate corresponding proposals to leadership.

· Independently program or supervise the programming at the automation providers, test, and validate new methods/optimize existing scripts, and communicate with end-users/teams to understand their requirements and accepted benchmarks.

· Independently support implemented automation solutions through technical or programming troubleshooting and problem solving.

· Conduct laboratory evaluations to identify process bottlenecks and new automation opportunities.

· Provide or maintain detailed documentation and key performance indicators using suitable IT tools. Build and maintain a strong network of automation Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) from different AbbVie sites and establish bridges to system vendors.

· Train automation platform SME’s and users (if not covered by platform SME’s). Support scientists with troubleshooting and running methods.

· Collaborate and regularly communicate with team leads and group leader (e.g., function Leadership Team or its representative, system owner, and SME’s) about structured project updates and activity progress against desired timelines and possible delays.

· Provide a comprehensive and independent communication of new projects to the team working groups by means of e.g., internal newsletters, SharePoints, and other communication channels.

· System Management & SOPs: Participate in LIMS-related activities to enhance development of lab workflows. Organize, update, and maintain SOPs, conducting reviews with lab members.

Qualifications

• · M.S. (2+ years) or BS (5+ years) in engineering or related field with relevant industry experience (total 4-5 y of in-field experience).

· Hands-on experience writing scripts and methods independently with one or more current laboratory liquid handling automation platforms (e.g. Beckman, Tecan, Hamilton).

· Familiarity with genomic workflows such as Next-generation Sequencing or arrays.

· Relevant experience in pharmaceutical R&D.

· Experience working in regulatory environment (CLIA, CAP, ISO).

· Knowledge of other programming languages such as Python or Visual Basic.

· Proficiency in using laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.