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Senior Scientist I Analytical Chemistry

AbbVie


Job Location:

North Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Responsibilities 

  • Responsible for leading the analytical aspects of a project including control strategy development specification justification method development and validation data generation and regulatory submission contributions.
  • Proficiency with the relevant analytical techniques to support development of peptide products including the active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediates starting materials impurities and impurity profiling.
  • Support new product development with advanced methods development and validations technical transfer packages and generation of technical data to support regulatory requirements.
  • Highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development independently requiring only minimal direction from a supervisor.
  • Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
  • May initiate new areas of investigation that are scientifically meaningful reliable and can be incorporated directly into a research or development program.
  • Process interpret and visualize data to facilitate project team decisions.
  • Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional groups and departments.
  • Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities and maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
  • 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.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with 10 to 12 (BS) 8 to 10 (MS) or 0 to 4 (Ph.D.) years peptide-related industry experience.
  • Strong technical background in analytical chemistry excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshoot analytical methods.
  • Experience in analytical techniques relevant to peptide product development including mass spectrometry amino acid analysis advanced separation techniques and higher-order structure studies.
  • Familiarity with forced degradation impurity tracking and stability requirements for peptide products
  • Self-motivated hard-working detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry.
  • Understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
  • Practical knowledge of modern peptide manufacturing processes organic structure functional groups chemistry
  • Familiarity with chemical biology fundamentals and related analytical techniques including recombinant protein expression and purification cell culture immunoassays and gels

Key Leadership Competencies:

  • Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
  • Demonstrates agility in triaging priorities pivoting strategy when faced with change and independently resolving bottlenecks and conflicts
  • Highly developed ability to work as part of a team and an effective communicator
  • Creates a positive learning environment open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
  • Embraces the ideas of others nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
  • Actively supports and instructs less experienced colleagues
  • A quick learner who is highly motivated to drive for results

Additional Information :

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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Employment Type :

Full-time


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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more

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