Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The candidate for this Scientist II, Bioanalysis position will be working in the Regulated Bioanalysis Group, which is responsible for determining drug concentrations of clinical and non-clinical samples using LC/MS/MS.  In order to support these analyses, specific methods need to be developed and validated according to the GLPs and regulatory guidance’s.  The primary responsibility will be for developing and validating methods for small and large molecule analysis. 

The individual will be expected to have extensive experience in developing and validating LCMS based methods in a regulated environment. In addition, the individual will have opportunities to contribute to broader areas within DMPK as their experience and expertise warrants.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and validating bioanalytical methods for large and small molecules on LCMS platformsMaintain awareness of evolving trends in separations and mass spectrometryUse and manage biohazardous matrices (e.g., plasma, serum, urine, blood, tissue, etc.)Author method and study related documents for regulated analysisAuthor scientific papers for publicationMaintain and troubleshoot complex LC systems and ultra-sensitive mass spectrometersMaintains expertise in cutting-edge assay technologies and continuously develops excellent assay troubleshooting skills
Qualifications
BS, or MS in Analytical Chemistry or related field and typically 5-8 (BS), 3-5 (MS) years of experience in a pharmaceutical or CRO setting.Experience with Hamilton Starlet automated liquid handling instruments is a plus.Experience with operating Shimadzu Liquid Chromatography instruments.Experience with operating API5500, and API6500 Applied Biosystems Mass Spectrometers.Experience with electronic laboratory notebook software, WATSON Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS), and Applied Biosystems Analyst Software.Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for bioanalysis and experience working in a regulated environment.Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in managing multiple projects and priorities and work well within a team, and a desire to learn specific techniques for bioanalysis.

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 innovation to reality.
Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

This is an on-site position at AbbVie's North Chicago campus. ​Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.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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