Senior Scientist I, Analytical R&D

Role Summary

Senior Scientist I, Analytical R&D at AbbVie leads chromatographic method development within the Screening Lab of the Chromatography Center of Excellence, contributing to high-throughput screening and method development for biotherapeutics and complex separations. The role requires developing novel approaches, understanding chromatography theory, and collaborating with project teams to deliver robust analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise to deliver results within project timelines.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at both internal and external scientific conferences.
• Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program.
• Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group’s strategy.
• Develop high-throughput platform screening capabilities for separation-based assays.
• Expected to evaluate novel technology approaches and build scientific profile both internally and externally in terms of pipeline contributions and scholarly achievements.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab, and communicate effectively with numerous stakeholders.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.
• May mentor/supervise a team of one or more and guide and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary.
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
• Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the fundamental properties and theory of chromatography.
• Proven, hands-on experience in the development of novel complex analytical methods.
• Experience with in-silico techniques such as chromatographic modeling and machine learning and knowledge of using Fusion, Drylab, Chromsword or GoSilico would be a plus.