Scientist l, Early Analytical Peptide Development

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Scientist I to develop and optimize methods, enabling reliable data for early-phase development of small molecule and peptide programs across preclinical and clinical stages. You will collaborate with Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development, and QA in a global Analytical R&D setting.

The role requires strong analytical chemistry knowledge, experience in chromatography/spectroscopy, and excellent written/oral communication to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry with typically 5+ years’ experience, or Master’s with 2+ years’ experience.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in chromatography and/or spectroscopy.
• Ability to build strong relationships across functions and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods for small molecules and peptides.
• Release and stability testing while complying with quality standards.
• Independently design critical experiments and document results.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
• Interpret results and propose further studies in a timely manner.
• Maintain high proficiency and contribute to overall program goals.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Job 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.

Company 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 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

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist I to develop and optimize new methods and techniques that generate reliable, reproducible data in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will bring broad technical expertise and a strong understanding of core analytical disciplines to support the early-phase development of small molecule and peptide drug substance and drug product programs across preclinical and clinical stages. This role will work closely within the global Analytical R&D organization and with cross-functional partners, including Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development, Molecular Profiling and Drug Delivery, Quality Assurance, and CMC-Regulatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include method development, release and stability testing of small molecules and peptides while maintaining compliance with laboratory quality standards.
• Independently design and conduct critical experiments that further project goals.
• Document experimental activities and results in a compliant fashion using electronic data acquisition and management systems.
• Implement and may innovate new experimental protocols/techniques.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments, note significant deviations, then suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
• Understand relevant scientific literature and apply theoretical framework to solving problems within scientific discipline in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.
• Understand the goal and maintain high proficiency in their projects as well as the overall program.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in their field, preferentially in the analytical areas of quantitative and instrumental analysis.
• Perform routine and complex tasks competently and independently and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Understand and comply with AbbVie safety, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent education, with typically 5 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education, with typically 2 or more years’ experience.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge (in chromatography and / or spectroscopy is highly preferred) to carry out job function.
• 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.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation, and manages innovation to reality.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.

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 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.

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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