Scientist I or II, Small Molecule Analytical Sciences

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. 

Job Description

Technology and Therapeutic Platforms has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist I/II to join the Small Molecule Analytical Sciences (SMAS) team at AbbVie.  The SMAS team is a global organization that provides enabling technologies to support Discovery Medicinal Chemistry initiatives. The scientist will join the Analytical and Purification Sciences group to execute High-Throughput Chemistry compound library purification and analysis and devise innovative solutions to complex analytical and separation problems through the implementation of sophisticated instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute purification of high-throughput chemistry compound libraries using preparative HPLC-MS to support small molecule drug discovery projects.
• Collaborate with high-throughput Chemistry team through developing methods and providing technical guidance to solve analytical and purification problems.
• Collaborate within Analytical and Purification Sciences group to develop efficient workflows for sample prioritization and client communication.
• Maintain analytical and preparative HPLC and MS instrumentation and independently troubleshoot instrument problems.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
• Keep abreast of current literature and industry trends to assess new approaches in high-throughput purification and analytical technologies. Propose and implement new initiatives/directions for the team.
• Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility in maintaining scientific standards and safe laboratory practices.
• Keep accurate and current records of research and/or project related activities according to AbbVie policies.

Qualifications

Position will be hired based on le