Associate Scientist, Bioanalytic II

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Scientist II in Bioanalysis within the Regulated Bioanalysis group of QTAS. The role supports clinical and non-clinical studies by analyzing biological samples for drugs and metabolites under GLP regulations.

Responsibilities include working with plasma, serum, urine, and other matrices while maintaining advanced LC-MS systems. The position emphasizes independent execution, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and interest in evolving bioanalytical methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with 3+ years of relevant experience; or master's with no additional experience.
• Experience handling biological samples and performing sample preparation techniques (protein precipitation, LLE, SPE).
• Experience with Hamilton Starlet automated liquid handling systems.
• Experience operating Shimadzu liquid chromatography systems.
• Experience with Applied Biosystems mass spectrometers (API4000/5000/5500/6500).
• Experience with ELN, LIMS, and Analyst software.
• Familiarity with regulatory bioanalysis guidelines and regulated environments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project progress through laboratory activities analyzing bioanalytical samples under GLP.
• Handle biological matrices (plasma, serum, urine, blood).
• Maintain and troubleshoot LC systems and mass spectrometers.
• Perform routine and complex tasks independently with inspection-ready results.
• Stay updated on separations and MS trends.
• Review multistep results and plan follow-up experiments.
• Apply literature concepts to solve problems in bioanalysis.

Skills

Bioanalysis

GLP compliance

Lab automation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

Hamilton Starlet

Shimadzu LC Systems

Applied Biosystems mass spectrometers

ELN

LIMS

Analyst software

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Position Description:

The Associate Scientist II, Bioanalysis will support operations within AbbVie's Regulated Bioanalysis group in the Quantitative, Translational, and ADME Sciences (QTAS) department. The primary responsibility of this role is to support clinical and non-clinical studies by analyzing biological samples for drugs and metabolites under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. In addition, the individual will have opportunities to contribute to broader areas within QTAS as their experience and expertise develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to project progress primarily through laboratory activities, including the analysis of bioanalytical samples for drugs and metabolites in accordance with GLP regulations and established bioanalytical workflows.
• Handle biological matrices (e.g., plasma, serum, urine, blood, etc.).
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex liquid chromatography systems and ultra-sensitive mass spectrometers.
• Execute routine and complex laboratory tasks independently while delivering reliable, consistent, and inspection-ready results.
• Maintain awareness of evolving trends in separations and mass spectrometry.
• Review results from multistep experiments, identify significant deviations, and plan and conduct follow-up experiments.
• Understand relevant scientific literature and use key concepts to solve discipline-specific problems in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years of relevant experience; or master's degree, or equivalent education, with no additional experience required.
• Experience handling biological samples and performing sample preparation techniques, including protein precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction, and solid-phase extraction.
• Experience with Hamilton Starlet automated liquid handling systems.
• Experience operating Shimadzu liquid chromatography systems.
• Experience operating API4000, API5000, API5500, and API6500 Applied Biosystems mass spectrometers.
• Experience with Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), WATSON Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS), and Applied Biosystems Analyst software.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for bioanalysis and experience working in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a desire to learn bioanalytical techniques.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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