Senior Scientist I, Analytical Development

The Opportunity
We seek a Senior Scientist I Analytical Development to join an experienced fast-paced and collaborative team. This position will be primarily responsible for supporting characterization of AbbVies mRNA-based targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs) pipeline. This role will focus on executing testing methods for characterizing mRNA/tLNPs and supporting development of new tLNP characterization methods. Working collaboratively across the discovery research team this position will support process/product characterization expansion of the mRNA/tLNP pipeline method development and platform development.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Independently perform icIEF HPLC CE and plate-based assay testing of mRNA and tLNP products for characterizing content purity/impurities and integrity
• Support development of novel nanoparticle characterization techniques including but not limited to icIEF SEC MALS CZE LC-MS etc
• Re-optimize analytical methods to support new programs and platform improvements
• Improve routine assay efficiency through automation and assay/workflow improvements
• Author technical reports and documents as needed

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry typically with a minimum of 10 (BS) 8 (MS) or 0 (Ph.D.) years related industry experience.
• Strong technical background in analytical chemistry excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshooting analytical methods.
• Degree in Biochemistry Chemistry Bioengineering Chemical Engineering or related field with experience testing and developing analytical characterization methods for biologics (e.g. antibodies mRNA etc) is required.
• Experience with nanoparticle and/or small molecule characterization is preferred
• Demonstrate creative out of the box thinking to solve difficult problems
• Experience with icIEF HPLC Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) and plate-based assays required
• Proficiency authoring and reviewing technical reports
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with a demonstrated capacity to thrive in collaborative team-driven environments.

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 roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  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 isearned  vested  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 absolutediscretion  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 :

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Employment Type :

Full-time