Scientist l, QTAS & ADME Sciences

Abb Vie'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 including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, as well as products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The Quantitative, Translational and ADME Sciences Department at Abb Vie, Inc. in North Chicago, IL is seeking a scientist to conduct routine and non‑routine, in‑vitro, enzyme‑catalyzed drug metabolism screening assays. Guided and mentored by senior staff, the scientist will conduct detailed high‑quality assays, including custom assays to answer specific drug metabolism questions, in a time‑sensitive environment. Over time, the individual will build an understanding to propose follow‑up experiments and effectively communicate results to stakeholders.

Familiarity with enzymology, hepatocyte biology and quantitative analyses is desired.

• Independently perform routine and non‑routine drug metabolism assays to generate precise, timely, high‑quality data.
• Collaborate with department team members including Bioanalytical counterparts to ensure seamless and timely execution of studies.
• Learn drug metabolism assays including, but not limited to, microsome and hepatocyte (toxicology, clearance and enzyme inhibition).
• Interact with scientists at all levels and effectively communicate results.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree or equivalent education with typically 2 years of experience.
• Previous experience with quantitative analysis is highly desirable.
• Experience with assay development (may include automating).
• Technical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately and precisely follow protocols.
• Highly motivated individual with attention to detail and proven ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, fast‑paced team environment.
• Passion for data analysis, solving technical problems and applying new technologies to further scientific goals.

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross‑functionally with partners outside the 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.

• 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 determinate. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer 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.

Abb Vie 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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