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Scientist I - Analytical Chemistry

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Abbvie logoAbbvie · North Chicago, IL
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Independently plan and perform method development, validation, execution, and assessment of results.
  • Resolve and troubleshoot routine scientific and technical issues independently.
  • Evaluate new technologies to solve scientific challenges or improve technological capabilities.
  • Understand and execute established techniques independently.
  • Document experimental activities and results in a GMP compliant fashion using an electronic data acquisition and management systems.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in numerous scientific software applications to collect, process, and report data.
  • Prepare protocols and reports as well as quality, safety, and regulatory documents.
  • Interact directly with partners outside the department with minimum oversight.
  • Present results and actively engage with local and global teams.
  • Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, and GxP compliance, where applicable.
  • Bachelors in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or equivalent education with 5+ years of experience or Master's Degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience.
  • Practical knowledge of modern peptide manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with chemical biology fundamentals and related analytical techniques including recombinant protein expression and purification, cell culture, immunoassays, and gels.
  • Understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in analytical techniques relevant to peptide product development including mass spectrometry, amino acid analysis, advanced separation techniques, and higher-order structure studies.
  • Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
  • Key Leadership Competencies:
  • Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
  • Demonstrates agility in triaging priorities, pivoting strategy when faced with change, and independently resolving bottlenecks and conflicts.
  • Highly developed ability to work as part of a team and an effective communicator.
  • Creates a positive learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
  • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation, and manages innovation to reality.
  • Actively supports and instructs less experienced colleagues.
  • Quick learner who is highly motivated to drive results.
  • Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • 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.
  • AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
  • US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
  • US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
  • https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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