Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, is looking for a Scientist, Informatics. As part of the MPT (Madison Peptide Therapeutics) Informatics team at AbbVie, you will support a proprietary peptide array platform and its users by contributing to software innovation and tool development for scientific research. The role requires a multidisciplinary background to apply cheminformatics and web development skills in building digital tools that empower scientists and accelerate drug discovery.
What You'll Do
- Develop web-based applications and command-line tools to support cheminformatics and data management workflows for scientific teams
- Write maintainable, efficient code (primarily python) and support deployment through Linux systems
- Collaborate with scientists to understand requirements and build custom informatics solutions
- Apply cheminformatics techniques for data analysis, visualization, and modeling
- Integrate web frameworks, database, and front-end interfaces as needed
- Document code, participate in code reviews, and support best practices in software engineering
- Deploy software tools with user documentation and provide training or support to scientists to ensure effective adoption and use
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education) in Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field with typically 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree (or equivalent education) in Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field with typically 2 years of relevant experience. Cross-training in Chemistry (for Computer Science majors) or in Computer Science (for Chemistry majors), or an equivalent combination.
- Strong proficiency in python programming
- Hands-on experience in cheminformatics (e.g. RDKit) and applying it to scientific data
- Strong command-line Linux skills
- Experience developing web applications
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with software version control such as git
- Experience developing in Flask, FastAPI, Django, and/or Streamlit
- Front-end development experience (React, JavaScript)
- Experience with python data frameworks such as Polars, pandas, and Matplotlib
- Experience with Rust and/or R
Technical Stack
- Languages: Python, Rust, R, JavaScript
- Frameworks & Libraries: RDKit, Flask, FastAPI, Django, Streamlit, React
- Data Tools: Polars, pandas, Matplotlib
- Systems: Linux
Team & Environment
You will be part of the MPT (Madison Peptide Therapeutics) Informatics team at AbbVie.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Eligibility for 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.
