Associate Scientist I/II - Formulation

Role Summary

Associate Scientist I/II - Formulation will execute a formulation strategy and use tools and tests to understand the performance of formulations; working closely with Formulations project team representatives to drive candidate molecules to the clinic. The position is based in North Chicago, IL, within AbbVie's Drug Product Design and Development (DPDD) group.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formulations using a wide range of techniques and equipment, from small-scale lab experiments to pilot scale in a GMP suite.
• Assist in design and selection of formulations using analytical techniques and tests to determine suitability and performance.
• Demonstrate strong data interpretation skills, ability to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, and to design and pursue relevant experiments.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques and place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.
• Maintain excellent documentation of all work in electronic lab notebooks, including test methods and protocols.
• Present results and experimental information in team meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience) in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
• Understanding of the potential impact of physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties on oral absorption.
• Working knowledge of drug formulation concepts and dosage forms, including excipients and their function.
• Experience with formulation preparation (e.g. blending, milling, tablet compression, capsule filling, coating) as well as analytical approaches toward understanding formulation performance (e.g. disintegration, tablet hardness, density properties, particle size, friability).

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.