Sr Scientist I, Process Chemistry

About the role

The Process Chemistry team at AbbVie is responsible for inventing and executing chemical processes to support the development of potential therapies, including small molecules, antibody drug conjugates, peptides, and oligonucleotides. They aim to develop safe and cost-effective commercial manufacturing processes while creating valuable intellectual property through composition of matter, chemical processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute chemical processes to support clinical development of potential therapies, which may include small molecules, antibody drug conjugates, peptides, and oligonucleotides.
• Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities to resolve key project hurdles.
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence", and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
• Create a learning environment, embrace the ideas of others, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, quality, and appropriate handling of materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry with typically 10+ (BS), 8+ (MS) or 0+ (PhD) years of experience.
• Possesses a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
• A broad range of functional expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry, compound purification, spectral analysis/interpretation.
• Experience in peptides, bioconjugations, biocatalysis, AI/ML, or oligonucleotides is also desired.
• An ability to search the chemical literature and evaluate potential solutions to synthetic problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• 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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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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