Associate Scientist, Bioanalytic II
AbbVie
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$58,656 - $110,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Position Description:
The Associate Scientist II, Bioanalysis will support operations within AbbVie’s Regulated Bioanalysis group in the Quantitative, Translational, and ADME Sciences (QTAS) department. Primary responsibility is to support clinical and non-clinical studies by analyzing biological samples for drugs and metabolites under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to project progress through laboratory activities, including analysis of bioanalytical samples for drugs and metabolites in accordance with GLP and established workflows.
- Handle biological matrices (e.g., plasma, serum, urine, blood).
- Maintain and troubleshoot complex liquid chromatography systems and ultra-sensitive mass spectrometers.
- Execute routine and complex laboratory tasks independently; deliver reliable, consistent, inspection-ready results.
- Stay aware of evolving trends in separations and mass spectrometry.
- Review results from multistep experiments; identify deviations and conduct follow-up experiments.
- Understand relevant scientific literature to solve discipline-specific problems timely.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (typically 3+ years relevant experience) or Master’s degree with no additional experience.
- Experience with biological samples and sample preparation (protein precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction).
- Experience with Hamilton Starlet automated liquid handling.
- Experience operating Shimadzu liquid chromatography systems.
- Experience operating Applied Biosystems mass spectrometers (API4000/5000/5500/6500).
- Experience with ELN, WATSON LIMS, and Applied Biosystems Analyst.
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for bioanalysis in a regulated environment.
- Strong interpersonal/collaborative skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; desire to learn bioanalytical techniques.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.
The Associate Scientist II, Bioanalysis will support operations within AbbVie’s Regulated Bioanalysis group in the Quantitative, Translational, and ADME Sciences (QTAS) department. Primary responsibility is to support clinical and non-clinical studies by analyzing biological samples for drugs and metabolites under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to project progress through laboratory activities, including analysis of bioanalytical samples for drugs and metabolites in accordance with GLP and established workflows.
- Handle biological matrices (e.g., plasma, serum, urine, blood).
- Maintain and troubleshoot complex liquid chromatography systems and ultra-sensitive mass spectrometers.
- Execute routine and complex laboratory tasks independently; deliver reliable, consistent, inspection-ready results.
- Stay aware of evolving trends in separations and mass spectrometry.
- Review results from multistep experiments; identify deviations and conduct follow-up experiments.
- Understand relevant scientific literature to solve discipline-specific problems timely.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (typically 3+ years relevant experience) or Master’s degree with no additional experience.
- Experience with biological samples and sample preparation (protein precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction).
- Experience with Hamilton Starlet automated liquid handling.
- Experience operating Shimadzu liquid chromatography systems.
- Experience operating Applied Biosystems mass spectrometers (API4000/5000/5500/6500).
- Experience with ELN, WATSON LIMS, and Applied Biosystems Analyst.
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for bioanalysis in a regulated environment.
- Strong interpersonal/collaborative skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; desire to learn bioanalytical techniques.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.