Scientist l, Early Analytical Peptide Development

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Scientist I to develop and optimize analytical methods that generate reliable data across preclinical and clinical stages. The role collaborates with Process Chemistry, Drug Product Development, QA, and Regulatory teams to support early-stage development of small molecules and peptides.

You will design experiments, perform release and stability testing, document results, and apply chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to drive project decisions while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or equivalent; typically 5+ years experience, or Master's with 2+ years experience.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in chromatography and/or spectroscopy is highly preferred.
• Strong relationship-building with peers and cross-functional partners to enable high performance.
• Fast learner, able to grasp essence and adapt quickly when needed.
• Fosters learning, openness to suggestions, and innovation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to interact with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate methods for small molecules and peptides, ensuring quality data.
• Independently design and conduct critical experiments to advance projects.
• Document results using electronic data systems in a compliant manner.
• Implement and potentially innovate new experimental protocols and techniques.
• Interpret results, identify deviations, and propose further experiments.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation as needed.
• Apply relevant literature to solve problems in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analytical techniques to support research and development.
• Maintain high proficiency on project goals and overall program objectives.
• Comply with safety, quality, and regulatory policies.

Skills

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Written and oral communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Master's Degree in 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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

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

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent education, with typically 5 or more years experience or Masters 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 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, anddeterminable.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 bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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