✦ Luna Orbit — Science & Research

Scientist, Engineering II

at AbbVie

📍 North Chicago, IL Unknown Posted April 15, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years BS 7+ years or MS 5+ years (or equivalent education/experience)
Education BS or MS (or equivalent education)
Category Science & Research

Independently investigate scientific questions by designing, executing, and interpreting critical experiments. Optimize lab methods through new protocols, read and apply scientific literature, and communicate findings through scientific writing, presentations, publications, and patents.

  • Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments
  • Learn and master new experimental techniques; mentor others
  • Innovate and implement new experimental protocols
  • Organize and present scientific plans and data
  • Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents

Hands-on scientific execution with mastery of a broad set of experimental techniques and strong data analysis. Expected to adapt experimental plans, implement new experimental protocols, meet timelines, and contribute to publications and patents using lab and potentially pilot plant based activities.

The ideal candidate is a BS or MS scientist with 5+ years (MS) or 7+ years (BS) experience who can independently design, execute, and interpret critical experiments. They demonstrate rapid mastery of new experimental techniques, implement new protocols, and communicate results through scientific writing, presentations, and contributions to publications and patents. They consistently meet experimental timelines and apply scientific literature to project needs.

independently designexecute and interpret critical experimentsdemonstrated ability to learnunderstand and master new experimental techniquesdemonstrated ability to independently designexecute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questionsability to multitask and work within timelinesdemonstrated scientific writing skillsstrong verbal communication skills
independently design experimentsexecute and interpret critical experimentslearn new experimental techniquesinnovate and implement new experimental protocolsexperimental timelinesorganize and present scientific plans and datascientific writing skillsverbal communication skillsread and apply scientific literaturelab and pilot plant based activitiespublicationspresentationspatents
independently design experimentsexecute experimentsinterpret experimentsexperimental plan modificationnew experimental protocols implementationexperimental timelinesscientific data analysisscientific plan organizationscientific presentationscientific writingreading and applying scientific literaturemastery of broad range of experimental techniqueslab and/or pilot plant based activitieswriting and conceptual framework of publicationswriting conceptual framework of patentspresentations
ability to multitaskwork within timelinescommunication skillsverbal communication skillsresource or mentor for othersability to learn and master new techniques
Industry Healthcare
Job Function Provide technical expertise through independent experimental R&D to optimize methods and advance project objectives.
Role Subtype Research Scientist
ScientistEngineering IITechnical expertindependently investigateidentifydevelop and optimize new methodsoptimize new methodsexperimental techniquesdata analysisdesignexecute and interpret critical experimentsanswer scientific questionsexperimental planmodify experimental plannew experimental protocolsscientific plans and datascientific writing skillsverbal communication skillsread and apply relevant scientific literaturepublicationspresentationspatentslab based activitiespilot plant based activities

Must have BS with 7+ years OR MS with 5+ years (or equivalent education/experience) as described, Must demonstrate ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments

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