Scientist I​/II

Company Description

About Abb Vie

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 - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.

The Quantitative, Translational & ADME Sciences (QTAS) Department at Abb Vie, Inc. in North Chicago, IL is seeking aScientist Ito join the Non-Regulated Bioanalysis group. This role supports high-throughput processing of samples from biological matrices and LC-MS/MS-based bioanalysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in bioanalytical sample preparationusinga range of extraction techniques, operational workflows, data analysis, review, and reporting.

This position is well suited for a detail-oriented, motivated scientist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality results across multiple projects under tight deadlines. The role also involves partnering with cross-functional teams to align bioanalytical processes with scientific and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support LC-MS/MS-based PK/PD, efficacy, and exploratory toxicology bioanalytical studies
• Conduct and optimize sample extraction using protein precipitation, liquid/liquid extraction, or solid-phase extraction methods
• Operate and troubleshoot robotic systems (Hamilton, Tecan) and LC-MS/MS platforms (Leap/CTC PAL autosamplers, Agilent HPLCs,Sciex
  5500/6500 triple quadrupole mass spectrometers) and software such as Discovery Quant, Analyst,SciexOS, andMass Hunter
• Troubleshoot pre-analytical and bioanalytical issues
• Maintain accurate documentation of work, including LIMS records, electronic notebooks, test methods, and protocols
• Collaborate with teams across Discovery and QTAS to support bioanalysis
• Train and mentor junior scientists as needed

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience, in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field
• Hands-on experience in bioanalysis of small molecules, peptides, and large molecules in the pharmaceutical industry, including sample preparation and method development
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-throughput setting
• Experience operating automated liquid handling robotic platforms such as Hamilton or equivalent systems
• Experience operating CTC-PAL and Agilent liquid chromatography instruments, as well as LC-MS/MS platforms such as ABSciex triple quadrupole mass spectrometers or equivalent systems
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook software and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Strong instrument and assay troubleshooting skills
• Experience with process development or optimization preferred

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal 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),…