Scientist, Multispecifics Engineering

Worcester, MA, us on site Until 9/14/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job 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 XFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Scientist, Multispecifics Engineering, AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc., Worcester, MA. Onsite (onsite 5 days per week).

Key Responsibilities

  • Support biologics drug discovery through production & engineering of multispecific antibodies.
  • Execute multispecifics design, molecular cloning/plasmid design, protein expression & purification workflows related to multispecifics, & coordinate sample handoffs for assays.
  • Characterize therapeutic proteins using analytical techniques such as SEC, MS, & DSF. Analyze, document & present data in group settings.

Education & Experience

Must possess a MS in biology, biomedical engineering or related field & 2 years of biopharmaceutical industry &/or relevant academic research experience.

Of the experience required, must have 2 years:

  1. handling bacterial & mammalian cell culture;
  2. performing purification of proteins, biologics and multi-specifics and conducting in vitro characterization using techniques, including SEC, MS, DSF, with related data analysis;
  3. utilizing sequence analysis tools & performing standard molecular biology techniques including plasmid prep, PCR, & molecular cloning;
  4. working in a matrixed organization, preparing & presenting written & oral scientific presentations for stakeholders, & managing multiple on-going projects.

Alternatively, would accept a Bachelors in biology, bioengineering or related field & 5 years of biopharmaceutical industry &/or relevant academic research experience.

Of experience required, must have 5 years of (i), (ii), (iii), & (iv).

Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept reasonable combination of education, training & experience.

Salary Range: $108,675.00 - $142,500.00 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to [email protected]. Refer to Req ID: REF49864A

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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 and long-term incentive programs.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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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About this role

Summary

Support biologics discovery by designing, expressing, and characterizing multispecific antibodies.

Job title

Scientist, Multispecifics Engineering

Experience level

2+ years or 5+ years depending on education

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

biopharmaceuticals

Location requirements

Onsite in Worcester, MA, USA; no remote work allowed

Salary

$109k–$143k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bacterial cell culturemammalian cell cultureprotein purificationSECMSDSFsequence analysisPCRmolecular cloning

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

antibody engineeringmolecular cloningprotein purificationanalytical techniques
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Worcester, MA, USA

On-site City