Senior Automation Scientist: Lab Robotics & Data

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abbvieNorth Chicago (IL)

Robotics Engineers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Scientist, Engineering (I/II) - Automation to lead design and deployment of automated laboratory systems across chemistry and analytical teams. You will build end-to-end solutions, apply data analytics, and drive rapid optimization using AI/ML tools. A strong background in hardware integration and programming is required. Expect collaboration with R&D and Digital Transformation to scale experiments, improve safety, and deliver actionable insights from

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