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Follow @abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and LinkedIn .Job DescriptionAbbVie Analytical Research & Development (Analytical R&D) is a global analytical scientific 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 medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules to Late Stage Clinical.
We are building a world-class team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make meaningful contributions to advance AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines.
Careers in AbbVie Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.
We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific experience to join the AbbVie Analytical R&D team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates.Overview:For the Scientist I position, we are seeking a highly motivated candidate who can independently develop and optimize new methods and techniques to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner, demonstrate broad and versatile technical expertise.
He/she should possess understanding of core discipline and support early phase development of New Chemical Entities (NCEs) drug substance and drug product in both preclinical and clinical and collaborate within the global Analytical R&D organization and with R&D cross-functional partners such as Pre-Clinical Safety (PCS), Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development (DPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) and CMC-Regulatory.Responsibilities:Independently design and conduct critical experiments that further project goals.Document experimental activities and results in a compliant fashion using an 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 and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.Understand the goal and maintain a high proficiency in his/her projects as well as the overall program.Demonstrate technical proficiency in his/her 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.Impact projects predominantly through lab and/or pilot plant-based activities.Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, and GxP compliance, where applicable.QualificationsBachelor'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.Preferred:Experience with small-molecule pharmaceutical development and characterization, including long-acting-injectable (LAI) formulations.Additional InformationApplicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:This is an on-site opportunity at AbbVie's North Chicago offices.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.AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.
It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.htmlUS & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html#J-18808-Ljbffr