Senior Scientist I - Bioanalytics

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

1d•$96,500 - $183,500

About The Position

The Senior Scientist I will work in the Regulated Bioanalysis group within the Quantitative, Translational, and ADME Sciences (QTAS) department. The role acts as a Principal Investigator, managing projects and studies across the bioanalytical lifecycle, including bioanalytical sample analysis, data review, and report writing for GLP non-clinical and clinical studies. The candidate must be experienced in managing bioanalytical operational workflows in a regulated environment and will collaborate across QTAS and with Preclinical Safety and Clinical Pharmacology.

Requirements

Ph.D. with zero years of experience, M.S. with 8 years of experience, or B.S. with 10+ years of pharma or CRO experience, and a degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
Experience supporting regulated bioanalysis in the drug development process.
Experience with regulatory guidelines for bioanalysis and working in a regulated environment using ALCOA principles.
Experience developing and validating bioanalytical methods for small molecules, large molecules, and peptides.
Experience operating AB Sciex triple quadrupole mass spectrometers or equivalents, such as 5500, 6500, or 7500 models.
Experience with electronic laboratory notebook software, WATSON Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS), and AB Sciex Analyst/Sciex OS Software.
Experience operating Shimadzu Liquid Chromatography instruments or equivalents.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects and priorities; ability to work well within a team; and willingness to learn specific bioanalysis techniques.
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside the team to enable higher performance.
Learns quickly, 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 others’ ideas, nurtures innovation, and manages innovation to reality.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Hamilton Starlet automated liquid handling instruments.

Responsibilities

Oversee sample analysis of AbbVie assets in support of nonclinical and clinical trials according to regulatory requirements.
Manage internal and external stakeholders on deliverables and priorities.
Maintain awareness of evolving trends in separations and mass spectrometry.
Maintain and troubleshoot complex LC systems and ultra-sensitive mass spectrometers.
Author and approve method documents for regulated analysis and scientific papers for publication.
Manage projects and studies throughout the bioanalytical lifecycle, including sample analysis, data review, and report writing for GLP non-clinical and clinical studies.
Work cross-functionally within QTAS and with Preclinical Safety and Clinical Pharmacology.