Associate Scientist II / Scientist I, Analytical Validation Team
About The Position
AbbVie Analytical Research & Development is a global analytical scientific organization responsible for CMC analytical activities supporting development of pharmaceutical products, from Discovery candidate selection through Late Stage Clinical. The team works across small-molecule medicines and with global and cross-functional partners to advance analytical capabilities and product development. The Associate Scientist II position on the Analytical Validation Team plans and performs analytical method validation independently, generating precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner. The role supports early-phase development of New Chemical Entities (NCEs) drug substance and drug product in preclinical and clinical programs, and collaborates with Analytical R&D colleagues and cross-functional teams including Pre-Clinical Safety, Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development, Quality Assurance, and CMC-Regulatory. Work is predominantly based in a laboratory and/or pilot plant.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years of experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree or equivalent education with no additional experience.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job function.
- Strong experimental precision and data interpretation skills.
- Understanding of the core discipline.
- Ability to build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners.
- Ability to learn quickly, grasp key concepts, and change course when indicated.
- Openness to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
- Ability to embrace others’ ideas, nurture innovation, and manage innovation through to implementation.
Nice To Haves
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in chromatography and/or spectroscopy is highly preferred.
- Technical proficiency in quantitative and instrumental analysis.
Responsibilities
- Independently plan and perform routine tasks competently and in a timely manner, generating precise, reliable, and consistent results.
- Document experimental activities and results in a GMP-compliant manner using electronic data acquisition and management systems.
- Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations from expected results.
- Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
- Learn new experimental techniques and apply them to project or assignment requirements.
- Demonstrate proficiency in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols to meet changing research or development needs.
- Place data in scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.
- Apply technical proficiency, preferably in quantitative and instrumental analytical methods.
- Adhere to corporate standards for conduct, safety, material handling, controlled drugs and radioactive compounds, and GxP compliance where applicable.
- Collaborate with global Analytical R&D teams and cross-functional R&D partners.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
