Associate Scientist II - Develop Ability

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Scientist II for Develop Ability in the Biologics CMC Developability Team. The role focuses on biophysical analyses, formulation development, and process characterization to support early-stage candidates for clinical trials.

The candidate will perform multiple analytical techniques, document results, and help improve workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biologics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience OR Master’s Degree with industry experience in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience with pharmaceutical biologics and analytical methods, instruments, and software (HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, DSF, DSC, viscometers, Empower) is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple analytical techniques and modify protocols as required to suit changing needs.
• Independently generate precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner.
• Place data in proper scientific context by consulting relevant literature.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Respond to changing priorities and short lead times for multiple tasks; identify problems and work toward solutions.
• Data interpretation, critically assess collected results and note potential deviations.
• Data analysis using in-house and self-developed tools to expedite routine workflows and facilitate rapid project turnaround times.
• Troubleshoot issues encountered during experimentation and while using scientific instruments.

Skills

Oral communication

Team player

Curiosity

Open to experimentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience

Master’s Degree with industry experience

Tools

HPLC

CE-SDS

icIEF

DSF

DSC

Viscometers

Empower

Python

Job description

Associate Scientist II - Develop Ability

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 58656
• Salary Max: 110500
• Workday Global Grade: 13
• Compensation: USD 58656 - USD 110500 - yearly

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 atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Purpose

The Development Sciences Biologics Drug Product Development organization within AbbVie develops and characterizes drug product formulations and manufacturing processes to provide clinical dosage forms to enable the development of AbbVie’s pipeline. AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated person to join the Biologics CMC Developability Team. Our team utilizes start-of-the-art biophysical and analytical instrumentation to support the early-stage assessment of candidates coming out of the Discovery pipeline with the opportunity to influence the design and development of stable drug product formulation and manufacturing processes for biologics used in clinical trials.

The primary responsibilities of this role include performing efficient biophysical analytical assessments of candidate molecules in a laboratory environment, documenting results in an electronic notebook system in an organized manner, contributing to cross-functional initiativesinthe development of cutting-edge predictive molecular models,andidentifying ways to improveexisting workflows. The role requires an individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, challenging the status quo, and independent problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical proficiency in multipleanalyticaltechniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research/development sciences
• Independently generate precise, reliable,and reproducible data in a timely manner
• Place data in proper scientific context by consulting relevant literature
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques
• Respondto changing priorities and short lead times for multiple tasks; identify problems and work toward solutions
• Data interpretation, criticallyassesscollectedresultsandnotepotential deviations
• Data analysis, using in-house and self-developed tools to expedite routine workflows and facilitate rapid project turnaround times
• Troubleshootissues encountered duringexperimentationand while using scientificinstruments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experienceORMaster’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience) in the field of chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, bioengineering,or related disciplines with industry experience.
• Prior experience withpharmaceuticalbiologics and related analytical methods, instruments, and software(HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, DSF, DSC, viscometers,Empower,etc.)is required.
• Experience with coding (Python)would be advantageous.
• Excellent oral communication skills in a scientific setting as well as sound technical writing and documentation competencies.
• Must be a strong communicator, team player,curious,andopen to suggestions/experimentation for improvement.

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminateL.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.