Senior Scientist I, Small Molecule and Peptide Bioanalysis

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including PTO

Bonuses eligible

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago seeks a highly motivated scientist for the Non-regulated Bioanalysis Team. This lab-based role emphasizes LC/MS-based bioanalysis to support pipeline preclinical studies and develop custom methodologies for complex modalities.

You will lead method development, troubleshoot assays, mentor junior scientists, and stay current with analytical science advances in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS in analytical chemistry with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of LCMS methodology and quantitative science.
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS platforms and software.

Responsibilities

• Support method development for quantitative bioanalysis.
• Investigate and implement new analytical methodologies.
• Troubleshoot instrument and assay issues promptly.
• Operate and maintain LC/MS instruments; document studies.
• Stay current with literature in analytical science.
• Mentor junior scientists.

Skills

LC-MS/MS expertise

Quantitative science

Analytical chemistry

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry

MS in analytical chemistry

BS in analytical chemistry

Tools

LC-MS/MS platforms

Automated sample prep platforms

Job description

About AbbVieAbbVie'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.

About AbbVieAbbVie'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.

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Purpose

The Quantitative, Translational and ADME Science (QTAS) Department at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our Non-regulated Bioanalysis Team in North Chicago. In this lab-based role, the ideal candidate will have strong expertise in developing and implementing LC/MS-based bioanalysis to support pipeline enabling preclinical studies, to provide scientific leadership in developing custom methodology for complex modalities, and to evaluate and implement novel technologies and methodologies

Core Responsibilities

• Support method development and optimization for quantitative bioanalysis, hands-on experience in peptide extraction, separation, and quantification is required.
• Independently investigate, evaluate, and implement new analytical methodologies and technologies to meet challenging assay requirements while maintaining effective resource utilization.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and provide quick response to address instrument and assay issues
• Execute operational activities including supporting pipeline enabling preclinical studies to meet timelines, operate and maintain LC/MS instruments, and maintain accurate study documentation in electronic notebooks.
• Stay current with emerging literature and development of analytical science.
• Mentoring junior scientists.

Qualifications

• PhD (0+ years), M.S. (8+ years) or BS (10+ years) in analytical chemistry or related field with relevant academic or industry experience.
• In-depth understanding of LCMS methodology and quantitative science, with a focus on synthetic molecules.
• Hands-on experience with one or more current LC-MS/MS platforms and software; familiarity with automated sample preparation platforms.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics with an understanding of both experimental design and data analysis will be a plus.
• Working experience in regulated bioanalysis and/or CRO settings will be a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and an ability to interact with interdisciplinary p
• Highly motivated and self-driven with the ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities.
• Maintain creative and flexible thinking, passionate for learning and solving technical problems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of team.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the immediate team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the essence and can change course quickly when indicated.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experiments to drive the science in the field of interest.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in 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 toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat areallocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Companys sole and absolutediscretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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