Scientist I or II, Small Molecule Analytical Sciences

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram,YouTubeandLinkedIn.

Job Description

Technology and Therapeutic Platforms has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist I/II to join the Small Molecule Analytical Sciences (SMAS) team at AbbVie. The SMAS team is a global organization that provides enabling technologies to support Discovery Medicinal Chemistry initiatives. The scientist will join the Analytical and Purification Sciences group to execute High-Throughput Chemistry compound library purification and analysis and devise innovative solutions to complex analytical and separation problems through the implementation of sophisticated instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute purification of high-throughput chemistry compound libraries using preparative HPLC-MS to support small molecule drug discovery projects.
• Collaborate with high-throughput Chemistry team through developing methods and providing technical guidance to solve analytical and purification problems.
• Collaborate within Analytical and Purification Sciences group to develop efficient workflows for sample prioritization and client communication.
• Maintain analytical and preparative HPLC and MS instrumentation and independently troubleshoot instrument problems.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
• 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.
• 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

Position will be hired based on level of experience.

• BS or MS in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields with 2 years (MS); or5 years (BS) of job-related experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical and preparative scale HPLC and LC-MS
• 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 high-throughput chemistry team.
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with scientists and engineers.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Experience of working in a fast-paced enabling technologies group and communicating effectively with Medicinal Chemistry teams.
• Experience in developing workflows for high-throughput chemistry analysis and purification.
• Experience with instrument development, automation, and/or programming.
  
  
  

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

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.
  
  
  

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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