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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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.\n We are searching for a highly motivated Senior Scientist I to join our Analytical Development team at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. Our team is responsible for the development, qualification, and execution of analytical methods to provide product and process understanding for biological entities from discovery through commercial stages. As a Senior Scientist I, you will be a part of the Analytical Characterization Group (ACG) within the Analytical Development department. ACG focuses on providing routine, investigative, and in-depth characterization as well as proteomics analyses of AbbVie's biologics to support product and process development for early-phase, late-phase, and commercial programs using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), spectroscopy, and various other biophysical characterization assays. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and performance of analytical assays and will contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation within ACG and the Analytical Development department. 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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.\n\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.\n\nThis job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.\n\nNote: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. 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