Scientist II, Analytical Research & Development
AbbVie
- North Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for performing method development activities (e.g. (U)HPLC with UV/Vis or MS detection) related to small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, pre-clinical formulations, and accelerated stability samples.
- Responsible for efficiently processing and visualizing analytical data, with special attention to trends and correlations.
- Responsible for maintaining and keeping an accurate laboratory notebook with high attention to detail.
- Autonomous and productive in performing lab work, including, but not limited to, solution and sample preparations, stability studies, instrument maintenance, and buffer preparations, after appropriate training.
- Bachelors or Masters in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry, with typically 7+ (BS), 5+ (MS) years related industry experience.
- Working technical background in analytical chemistry with capability and/or willingness to develop analytical methods.
- Hands on experience with HPLC analysis and method development.
- Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
- Ability to utilize a range of analytical techniques to perform development studies related to small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, and pre-clinical formulations.
- Previous experience with small-molecule pharmaceutical development including long-acting injectable formulations.
- Builds strong relationships with peers as well as partners outside of the Early Development Team to enable a productive cross-functional working environment.
- Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. 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.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.