Associate Scientist, Bioanalytic II

Position Description:

The Associate Scientist II Bioanalysis will support operations within AbbVies Regulated Bioanalysis group in the Quantitative Translational and ADME Sciences (QTAS) department. The primary responsibility of this role is to support clinical and non-clinical studies by analyzing biological samples for drugs and metabolites under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) addition the individual will have opportunities to contribute to broader areas within QTAS as their experience and expertise develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to project progress primarily through laboratory activities including the analysis of bioanalytical samples for drugs and metabolites in accordance with GLP regulations and established bioanalytical workflows.
• Handle biological matrices (e.g. plasma serum urine blood etc.).
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex liquid chromatography systems and ultra-sensitive mass spectrometers.
• Execute routine and complex laboratory tasks independently while delivering reliable consistent and inspection-ready results.
• Maintain awareness of evolving trends in separations and mass spectrometry.
• Review results from multistep experiments identify significant deviations and plan and conduct follow-up experiments.
• Understand relevant scientific literature and use key concepts to solve discipline-specific problems in a timely manner.

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements: 

• Bachelors degree or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years of relevant experience; or masters degree or equivalent education with no additional experience required.
• Experience handling biological samples and performing sample preparation techniques including protein precipitation liquid-liquid extraction and solid-phase extraction.
• Experience with Hamilton Starlet automated liquid handling systems.
• Experience operating Shimadzu liquid chromatography systems.
• Experience operating API4000 API5000 API5500 and API6500 Applied Biosystems mass spectrometers.
• Experience with Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) WATSON Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS) and Applied Biosystems Analyst software.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for bioanalysis and experience working in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment and a desire to learn bioanalytical techniques.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast grasps the essence and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time