Associate Scientist II / Scientist I, Analytical Validation Team

AbbVie Analytical Research & Development (Analytical R&D) is a global analytical scientific organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's pharmaceutical products.  Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of innovative small molecule medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules to Late Stage Clinical.  We are building a world-class team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make meaningful contributions to advance AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines.  Careers in AbbVie Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.  We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific experience to join the AbbVie Analytical R&D team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates. 

Position Description: 

For the Associate Scientist II position in the method validation team, we are seeking a highly motivated candidate who can independently design and execute analytical method validation and generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Can demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills. They should possess understanding of core discipline and support early phase development of New Chemical Entities (NCEs) drug substance and drug product in both preclinical and clinical programs. Collaborate within the global Analytical R&D organization and with R&D cross-functional partners such as Pre-Clinical Safety (PCS), Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development (DPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) and CMC-Regulatory.  

Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and perform routine tasks competently within a timely fashion and generate precise, reliable and consistent results.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.
• Documentation of experimental activities and results in a GMP compliant fashion using an electronic data acquisition and management systems.
• Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations from the expected results.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques with a curiosity to apply them for unique project / assignment requirements.
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.
• Place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in their field, preferentially in the analytical areas of quantitative and instrumental analysis.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Impact projects predominantly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, and GxP compliance, where applicable.