Senior Scientist I (all genders) Analytical Chemistry Mass Spectrometry (permanent / fulltime)

Job Description

Further develop your expertise and join our team as Senior Scientist I (all genders) Analytical Chemistry Mass Spectrometry (permanent / fulltime).

Within the Structural Elucidation team, part of the global Analytical R&D organization, develop state-of-the-art analytical techniques for the characterization of our new chemical entity (NCE) pharmaceutical development molecules using mass spectrometry and other advanced analytical techniques.

The selected candidate would also conceive and implement novel experimental approaches to answer a broad spectrum of scientific questions as they relate to process and degradation chemistry for both drug substance and drug product development.

These investigations include : elucidation of unknown chemical structures from complex mixtures using high resolution mass spectrometry and other related techniques, drug impurity / degradant profiling, isolation of unknown drug degradation products, probing studies to determine degradation reaction mechanisms, and trace level quantitation of impurities in complex matrixes.

Contribute to project science within multidisciplinary teams, and develop productive collaborations, work processes and communications with other groups across drug product development disciplines.

We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific and leadership experience to join the AbbVie Analytical R&D team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates.

This means :

• Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities.
• Highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
• Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
• Process, interpret, and visualize data to facilitate project team decisions.
• May initiate new areas of investigation that are scientifically meaningful, reliable, and can be incorporated directly into a research or development program.
• Demonstrates high proficiency across a wide range of relevant technologies.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
• Present and publish work in high level journals and at conferences.
• 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.
• Direct mentorship of others.

Qualifications

This is how you can make a difference :

• You hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience or a master’s degree or equivalent and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no (some) experience necessary
• Practical Experience and strong knowledge of modern HPLC, structural elucidation and mass spectrometry techniques as applied to pharmaceutical development.
• Must possess a solid understanding of organic chemistry and structural elucidation, particularly as related to small molecule pharmaceutical drug development.
• In depth knowledge or skill in computational calculations to support mass spectral fragmentation is preferred.
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
• Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials.
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
• High attention to detail, creativity in problem solving, strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to successfully work independently and as part of teams.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshoot analytical methods.
• Demonstrated hands on experience with laboratory automation hardware and software.
• Ability to work on multiple and simultaneous projects as part of a team in a global, fast-paced, setting where priorities may change quickly
• Strong data and time organization / management skills coupled with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills for facilitating collaborations with a demonstrated ability to lead cross functional process development teams

What we offer you :

• a diverse area of work where you can make a real difference
• an open company culture
• attractive remuneration
• intensive onboarding by a mentor
• flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• corporate health management with comprehensive health and exercise programs
• corporate social benefits
• diverse career options in an international organization
• high-level, attractive career development opportunities
• a strong international network

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count help us achieve more together. Be a part of it and grow with us go above and beyond! Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you?

We look forward to receiving your application. All you need is a complete CV anything else will be discussed in person, where possible, if general suitability is determined.

Have questions? Email us at [email protected] we look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Information

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It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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