Multiple Positions at Confidential in Irvine, California

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Scientist I, Biomaterials, AbbVie Inc., Irvine CA. Responsible for formulation development of next-generation facial filler through synthesis, processing, & characterization of biomaterials. Utilize experience involving medical device & combination products. Utilize mechanical testing equipment such as Rheometer, Texture Analyzer & analytical equipment such as Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) & Liquid chromatographymass spectrometry (LC-MS) to develop & establish Standard Operating Procedures for evaluating formulated biomaterials. Utilize knowledge of polymer synthesis, purification, characterizations, & formulation & process for prototype fillers. Work on process development via using of Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) method for batch synthesis and purification, & support collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop ex vivo & in vivo studies to establish the pre-clinical proof of concept for designed filler prototypes. Work with equipment/ lab procedures such as TFF, HPLC & LC-MS analysis, NMR analysis, Spectropho-tometry analysis, Rheometer for mechanical characterizations, Texture Analyzer for mechanical testing, Autoclaving, & Aseptic formulation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance biomaterial properties through ex vivo & in vivo studies. Establish non-clinical performance testing of formulation technology by developing benchtop characterization & analytical methods. Assist in formulation development including synthesis, processing, & characterization of new biomaterials for use in next generation medical device & drug delivery formulations. Assist in-house analytical studies setup (HPLC, LC-MS) by undertaking their respective trainings & implementing them to develop methods for detection & evaluation of formulated biomaterials. Serve as EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Lab Safety Officer. Responsible for monitoring lab safety & compliance to EHS guidelines by performing periodic Lab Safety Audits & organizing Lab Clean-up Days. Work with EHS managers to evaluate lab safety while implementing directives received from EHS Director following Company's commitment to EHS. Conduct Lab Orientation & Safety training for new members joining the team. EHS & Lab Safety Training Certification required. Must possess a Bachelor's degree or foreign academic equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials Science, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related field of study with at least 5 years of related progressive experience. Will accept a Master's degree in the listed fields of study in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Each education alternative with at least 1 year of experience in the following: (i) experience involving medical device & combination products; (ii) knowledge of polymer synthesis, purification, characterizations, & formulation and process for prototype biomaterials; (iii) experience with use of mechanical & analytical characterization equipment & developing lab procedures such as Rheometer for mechanical characterizations, Texture Analyzer for mechanical testing, Autoclaving, Spectrophotometry analysis, & Aseptic formulate; (iv) Must possess EHS & Lab Safety Training Certification. Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en & reference REF24961O. Salary Range: $125,590 - $134,500 per year
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