Associate Scientist II, Analytical and Purification Science

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

Small Molecule Analytical Sciences has an opening for a Scientist at our South San Francisco in the Analytical and Purification Sciences group. This position will provide opportunities to devise innovative solutions to complex analytical and separation problems through the implementation and utilization of sophisticated instrumentation.

• Execute compound purification on milligram to gram scale using preparative HPLC, to support small molecule drug discovery projects.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemistry teams through developing methods and providing technical guidance to solve analytical and purification problems.
• Maintain HPLC/LCMS instrumentation and independently troubleshoot instrument problems.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
• 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 level of experience.
Associate Scientist II.

• BS, or MS in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline, with typically 3+ (BS) or 0-1+ (MS) years of job-related experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical HPLC, preparative HPLC, and mass spectrometry.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot a variety of analytical and preparative instrumentation hardware and software.
• Experience with SFC and/or NMR considered a plus.
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with scientists and engineers.
• Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and the ability to communicate effective