Peptide Chemist, Senior Scientist I

ZipRecruiter; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Peptide Chemist, Senior Scientist I to lead process research and development of peptide-based therapies. Applicants should possess advanced degrees in organic chemistry and several years of experience in synthetic peptide chemistry. This role involves developing scalable processes and collaborating in a cross-functional team to tackle complex healthcare challenges.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Participation in short-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience for BS, 8+ years for MS, or 0+ years for PhD.
• Understanding of experimental design and mechanistic reasoning.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process development and characterization for peptides.
• Develop and translate laboratory peptide processes to scalable processes.
• Collaborate with chemists and engineers for drug product development.

Skills

Modern synthetic peptide chemistry

Scientific creativity

Interpersonal skills

Analytical techniques

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013, following separation from Abbott. AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader, to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 50,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. AbbVie Process Chemistry is seeking a Peptide Chemist, Senior Scientist I to conduct process research and development of small molecules, including Peptides, from pre-clinical through early clinical phases.

Key Responsibilities:

· The candidate will conduct process development and characterization for peptides and other modalities as a member of chemistry teams.

· Develop and characterize peptide (or other modalities) processes in the laboratory and translate them to scalable processes.

· Apply new methods and technologies to meet project goals.

· Provide significant contributions to technical memos and reports.

· The position involves multi-disciplinary interactions with organic chemists, analytical chemists, engineers, drug product development, and program management.

· The candidate will maintain and apply state-of-the-art chemical knowledge to solving challenging problems.

· The candidate will be responsible for developing chemical processes, understanding overall synthetic strategy, and collaborating to develop timely solutions in a matrixed team setting.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry with typically 10+ (BS), 8+ (MS) or 0+ (PhD) years of experience. Candidates with less experience may be considered for other opportunities.

· Experience in modern synthetic peptide chemistry.

· Proven scientific creativity; strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating collaborations on cross-functional process development teams.

· The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of modern synthetic peptide chemistry, mechanistic reasoning, analytical techniques, and experimental design.

Key AbbVie Competencies:

Interacts well with diverse groups within function and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators 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 ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay 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/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages 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 benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.

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