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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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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SCIENTIST
Responsible for laboratory work, design and conduct research experimentation, and assist in characterization needs for formulation development. Perform material characterization of APIs and excipients with respect to manufacturing process of drug product such as particle size distribution analysis (Laser Diffraction), flow (Shultz shear cell), Loss of Dying (LOD) measurements. Work in cross-functional teams that develop new product and generate reliable and consistent results to support drug product development intended for clinical evaluation. Responsible for operating analytical instrumentation such as Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC). Utilize skills in multiple experimental techniques utilizing knowledge of particle interaction and powder behavior and appropriately designing, modifying, and executing experimental protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research. Review and approve relevant documentation for compliance (ELN). Provide interpretation of the data in proper scientific context and communicating them to project teams and colleagues with clarity, and prepare technical reports. Act as a lead scientist in area of expertise on one or more projects and critically evaluating relevant scientific advances and integrating this knowledge into research programs. Maintain high level of productivity in the laboratory setting, resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise. Demonstrate high degree of responsibility in maintaining scientific standards, and safe laboratory practices. Act as advocate to integrate knowledge into the group’s research efforts. Generate new research or development strategies to effectively address project and divisional goals/needs, and collaborate with functional and technical experts to facilitate scientific achievement.
SCIENTIST
AbbVie Inc. located in Lake County, IL seeks qualified scientist. Responsible for laboratory work, design and conduct research experimentation, and assist in characterization needs for formulation development. Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline plus at least one year of experience in each of the following:
Perform material characterization of APIs and excipients with respect to manufacturing process of drug product such as particle size distribution analysis (Laser Diffraction), flow (Shultz shear cell), Loss of Dying (LOD) measurements;
Operating analytical instrumentation such as Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC); and
Reviewing and approving relevant documentation for compliance with standard operation procedures.
Qualifications
level will be determined based on qualifications / credentials. At minimum a Bachelors degree in a related field is required.
Additional Information
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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