Sr Scientist I, Analytical R&D, Chromatography

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie Analytical Research & Development seeks a Separations Scientist to advance chromatography method development for small molecules and biologics. You will design, optimize, and validate analytical methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support pipeline programs.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in chromatographic theory, high-throughput screening, and in-silico modeling tools, contributing to robust, compliant methods in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of chromatography理论 and practical application.
• Hands-on experience developing novel, complex analytical methods.
• Experience with high-throughput method development and validation.

Responsibilities

• Resolve project hurdles with technical expertise to meet timelines.
• Publish research and present at conferences.
• Incorporate literature updates into programs.
• Develop high-throughput platform screening capabilities.
• Evaluate new technology and build scientific profile for pipeline contributions.
• Maintain lab productivity and communicate with stakeholders.
• Adhere to safety, GxP, and handling of materials.

Skills

Chromatography theory

Analytical method development

High-throughput screening

Scientific writing

In-silico modeling tools (Fusion, Dryl

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field

Master’s Degree in Chemistry or related field

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Tools

Fusion®

Drylab®

Chromsword®

GoSilico®

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

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.

Job Description

Purpose:

AbbVie Analytical Research & Development (ARD) is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's pharmaceutical products. Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of innovative small molecule and therapeutic biologic medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to commercial labs to support product launch. Within ARD’s Chromatography Center of Excellence is the Screening Lab, which functions as a high-throughput method screening and development group that serves a diverse set of stakeholders and impacts all pipeline programs. The Screening Lab is seeking an experienced Separations Scientist with expertise in chromatographic method development. An ideal candidate would have a proven track record of developing novel approaches for method development and solutions to difficult separations related challenges. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of the fundamental properties and theory of chromatography as it pertains to both synthetic and biotherapeutic molecules. Additional experience with chromatographic method development software, advanced CDS control, downstream purification, and automation is desirable. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, your expertise and insight will ensure that robust and reliable methods are provided to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise to deliver results within project timelines.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at both internal and external scientific conferences.
• Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program.
• Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group’s strategy.
• Develop high-throughput platform screening capabilities for separation-based assays.
• Expected to evaluate novel technology approaches and build scientific profile both internally and externally in terms of pipeline contributions and scholarly achievements.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab, and communicate effectively with numerous stakeholders.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.
• May mentor/supervise a team of one or more and guide and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary.
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
• Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the fundamental properties and theory of chromatography.
• Proven, hands‑on experience in the development of novel complex analytical methods.
• Experience with in‑silico techniques such as chromatographic modeling and machine learning and knowledge of using Fusion®, Drylab®, Chromsword® or GoSilico® would be a plus.

Additional Information

• 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 including geographic location, 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.

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