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AbbVie Associate Scientist II, Bioanalysis in North Chicago, Illinois

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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be in a dynamic, fast paced environment responsible for quantitative bioanalysis of small molecules, data analysis and interpretation, and documentation tasks for in vitro and in vivo samples.

  • Perform quantitative LC-MS/MS of small molecules from various bio-matrices in vitro and in vivo and to support ADME studies and PK/PD.

  • Contribute to scientifically informed decisions and operational improvements (assay/workflow optimization).

  • Support the troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS instrumentation issues and perform routine maintenance of LC-MS/MS equipment.

  • Independently conduct in vitro early ADME experiments utilizing automation platforms.

  • Work closely with multiple teams to support bioanalyses and automation projects.

  • Maintain excellent documentation of all work including electronic lab notebooks, test methods, and protocols. 

Qualifications

For the Associate Scientist II role, we require a M.S. or a B.S. (with 3+ years experience) in analytical chemistry or related field.

  • Experience with quantitative bioanalysis of small molecules, especially in the context of fraction unbound, matrix stability, and PK studies

  • Ability to quickly troubleshoot LCMS method to improve sensitivity and/or separation

  • Experience operating and troubleshooting current LC-MS/MS platforms (Agilent HPLCs, Leap/CTC PAL and ADDA autosamplers, Sciex API-5500/6500 triple quad Mass Spectrometers) and software (e.g. Discovery Quant, Analyst, Electronic notebook) is highly preferred

  • Experience developing and validating automated sample preparation workflows

  • Knowledge of various analytical methods for small molecule quantification

  • Ability to work independently or under minimal supervision to design and conduct experiments, as well as interpret, document, and communicate results 

  • Able to balance generating high-quality results within the limitations of a high throughput environment

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Key Candidate Qualities:

  • 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: ​

  • 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.

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