AbbVie

Senior Scientist I, Analytical & Purification Sciences

AbbVie • $100K — $130K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or MS in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields with substantial postdoctoral or industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical and preparative scale HPLC and/or SFC.
  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot various analytical and preparative instrumentation.
  • Strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry with effective communication skills for collaboration with medicinal chemistry teams.
  • Proven track record in chiral and achiral purification on milligram to gram scale.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain high productivity in the laboratory.
  • Collaborate with medicinal chemistry teams, providing method development and guidance.
  • Innovate to improve workflows for sample prioritization and communication.
  • Execute compound purification to support small molecule drug discovery.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot HPLC and SFC instrumentation independently.
  • Mentor colleagues in technical development and relationship building.
  • Monitor current literature and industry trends to propose new initiatives in purification technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • 401(k) participation for eligible employees.
  • Opportunity to participate in short-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Analytical and Purification Sciences (APS) group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist to join the Technology and Therapeutic Platforms organization within Discovery Research at AbbVie. The APS group provides enabling technologies to support Discovery Medicinal Chemistry initiatives. The scientist will execute compound purification using preparative HPLC and/or SFC and devise innovative solutions to complex analytical and separation problems through the implementation of sophisticated instrumentation. The candidate will act as a lead scientist in his/her area of expertise on one or more projects and critically evaluate relevant scientific advances and integrate this knowledge into research programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
  • Collaborate with medicinal chemistry teams through developing methods and providing technical guidance to solve analytical and purification problems.
  • Innovate within the Analytical and Purification Sciences group to develop efficient workflows for sample prioritization and client communication.
  • Execute compound purification on milligram to gram scale using preparative HPLC and/or SFC, to support small molecule drug discovery projects.
  • Maintain analytical and preparative HPLC and SFC instrumentation and independently troubleshoot instrument problems.
  • Proactively mentor colleagues in technical development and in establishing positive and productive working relationships.
  • May supervise one or more direct reports.
  • Keep abreast of current literature and industry trends to assess new approaches in high-throughput purification and analytical technologies. Propose and implement new initiatives/directions for the team.
  • Maintain a highly productive purification workflow, establish strategies that effectively optimize available equipment and personnel, and promote efficiency and enable new paradigms in Medicinal Chemistry.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility in maintaining scientific standards and safe laboratory practices.
  • Keep accurate and current records of research and/or project related activities according to AbbVie policies.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
  • PhD or MS in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields with 0+years (PhD); 8+ years (MS); or 10+ years (BS) of postdoctoral and/or pharmaceutical industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical and preparative scale HPLC and/or SFC.
  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot a variety of analytical and preparative instrumentation hardware and software.
  • Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and the ability to communicate effectively with medicinal chemistry teams.
  • Demonstrated record of achievement in chiral/achiral purification on milligram to gram scale for a variety of programs using multiple approaches and technologies.
  • Proven effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with scientists and engineers.

Preferred
  • Experience in analytical and purification techniques for peptides.
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced purification group and communicating effectively with Medicinal Chemistry teams.
  • Experience in reversed-phase separations using HPLC.
  • Experience in chiral separations using HPLC and SFC.
  • Experience with instrument development, automation, programming, and data analytics.

Key Leadership Competencies
  • 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
  • Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
  • Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
  • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages to reality


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 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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AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
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