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Opa Locka, FL · On-site
$93K - $126K/yr
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Experience with peptide development is required and chromatographic analysis (such as HPLC or GC) and Mass Spectrometry is highly preferred. Responsibilities * Responsible for efficiently leading and ...
Experience with peptide development is required and chromatographic analysis (such as HPLC or GC) and Mass Spectrometry is highly preferred. Responsibilities * Responsible for efficiently leading and ...
Experience with peptide development is required and chromatographic analysis (such as HPLC or GC) and Mass Spectrometry is highly preferred. Responsibilities * Responsible for efficiently leading and ...
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Experience with peptide development is required and chromatographic analysis (such as HPLC or GC) and Mass Spectrometry is highly preferred. Responsibilities * Responsible for efficiently leading and ...
Senior Scientist II, Early Analytical Peptide Development, Synthetic Molecules
North Chicago, IL · On-site
$109K/yr
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Senior Scientist II, Early Analytical Peptide Development, Synthetic Molecules
North Chicago, IL · On-site
$109K/yr
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Head of Peptide API Manufacturing & Operations
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Principal Peptide Process Engineer, Research Scientist II
North Chicago, IL · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
The Peptide Process Engineer will research and/or conduct project activities with a group of scientists within the individual's area of expertise by effectively mentoring, guiding, and/or supervising ...
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The Peptide Process Engineer will research and/or conduct project activities with a group of scientists within the individual's area of expertise by effectively mentoring, guiding, and/or supervising ...
The Peptide Process Engineer will research and/or conduct project activities with a group of scientists within the individual's area of expertise by effectively mentoring, guiding, and/or supervising ...
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Quality Control (QC) Scientist - Peptide API & Development Site
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Senior Product Quality Manager (Peptide Technology)
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$124K/yr
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a proven track record of accomplishment in the field of peptide manufacturing development, to work in a multi-functional team environment at our North ...
The Project Director will drive transformational performance in delivery of Peptide API projects in the United States through adoption of best-in-class technology, cross-functional alignment with ...
The Project Director will drive transformational performance in delivery of Peptide API projects in the United States through adoption of best-in-class technology, cross-functional alignment with ...
The Project Director will drive transformational performance in delivery of Peptide API projects in the United States through adoption of best-in-class technology, cross-functional alignment with ...
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The Project Director will drive transformational performance in delivery of Peptide API projects in the United States through adoption of best-in-class technology, cross-functional alignment with ...
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Provide patient education on HRT and peptide Therapy * Performed venepuncture, accessed implanted ports, maintained peripheral IV lines * Perform infusions and monitor patient's status throughout the ...
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a proven track record of accomplishment in the field of peptide manufacturing development, to work in a multi-functional team environment at our North ...
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We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a proven track record of accomplishment in the field of peptide manufacturing development, to work in a multi-functional team environment at our North ...
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a proven track record of accomplishment in the field of peptide manufacturing development, to work in a multi-functional team environment at our North ...
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a proven track record of accomplishment in the field of peptide manufacturing development, to work in a multi-functional team environment at our North ...
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 14 days ago
AbbVie rating
8.7
Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
14th of 86 rated pharmaceutical
Job description
About AbbVie
AbbVie'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 AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
For the Senior Scientist I position, we are seeking a highly motivated candidate who can conceive, implement and execute novel scientific research and development, independently develop, optimize new methods and techniques to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner and demonstrate broad versatile technical expertise. They will support early phase development of New Chemical Entities (NCEs), particularly synthetic peptides, in both the preclinical- and clinical-development space and collaborate within the global Analytical R&D organization and with R&D cross-functional partners such as Pre-Clinical Safety (PCS), Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development (DPD), Quality Assurance (QA), and CMC-Regulatory Affairs. Experience with peptide development is required and chromatographic analysis (such as HPLC or GC) and Mass Spectrometry is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for efficiently leading and supporting new peptide product development, from an analytical perspective, while working with cross-functional areas to advance projects through the development pipeline.
- Support new peptide product development with advanced analytics to drive the pipeline and impactful research initiatives.
- Utilize understanding of a range of analytical techniques to conduct research and development studies related to synthetic-molecule drug substances, impurities, and impurity profiling.
- Highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research and/or method development, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
- Initiate new areas of investigation that are scientifically meaningful, reliable, and can be incorporated directly into a research or development program.
- Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
- Process, interpret, and visualize data to facilitate project team decisions.
- Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities and maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
- Responsible for method development, testing procedures, and implementation of analytical control strategies to help the advancement of drug discovery candidates.
- Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
- Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical/Organic/Medicinal) or Pharmaceutical Sciences typically with minimum 10 (BS), 8 (MS), or 0 - 2 (Ph.D.) years related industry experience.
- Strong technical background in peptide development with excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshooting analytical methods.
- Demonstrated experience with HPLC analysis and method development preferred along with expertise and fundamental understanding of spectroscopic techniques as they relate to peptide development and small molecules.
- Comfortable discussing organic chemistry topics within analytical R&D and with partner functions. Hands-on experience with synthetic organic chemistry preferred.
- Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Experience in the use of computerized data handling systems.
- High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
- Practical knowledge of organic structure, functional groups, chemistry, and modern spectroscopic techniques as applied to small-molecule analytical analysis.
- Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
- Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
- Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
- Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
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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 many factorsincluding 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 toa 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.
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Industry
Scientific research and development services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
North Chicago, IL, US
Year founded
2013