Scientist II, ADC/AOC Conjugation

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Job Description Key Responsibilities Synthesis, purification, and characterization of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and antibody oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs) on mg to gram scale under minimal supervision. Development, optimization, and validation of conjugation protocols specifically for antibody oligonucleotide conjugates. Optimization and validation of formulation buffers for bioconjugates. Lead application and refinement of automated techniques for ADC/AOC synthesis and purification. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance ADC/AOC discovery programs from conceptualization to early development. Qualifications B.S. degree with 7 years of experience or M.S. degree with 5 years experience in Biochemistry, Organic, Bioorganic or Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field. Demonstrated hands‑on expertise in laboratory‑scale protein purification using Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC), Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Ion‑Exchange (IEX), mixed‑mode chromatography, and/or affinity chromatography. Experience with GE AKTA FPLC and Unicorn software is preferred. Hands‑on experience with relevant analytical techniques such as HIC‑HPLC, SEC, IEX, RP‑HPLC, LCMS and capillary electrophoresis techniques (e.g., CE‑SDS, icIEF). Strong experience in the discovery, design, synthesis, and purification of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and antibody oligonucleotide conjugates (AOC), including familiarity with associated chemistry and analytical methods. Proven ability to independently design experiments, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver high‑quality scientific output with attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑disciplinary team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong record of collaboration and innovation. Preferred Previous experience with linker chemistry and payload conjugation strategies specific to oligonucleotide therapeutics. Experience troubleshooting or optimizing the stability and delivery of antibody‑oligonucleotide conjugates. Additional Information 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. 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr Initial Therapeutics, Inc.