Associate Scientist I/II, Formulation

Job Description

Drug Product Development is responsible for designing and developing formulations that enable delivery of AbbVie’s candidate molecules in a dosage form suitable for preclinical or clinical studies. AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative scientist with experience in physicochemical characterization of small molecule candidates and development and preparation of pre-clinical formulations.

Key Responsibilities Includes:

• Responsible for preparing pre-clinical formulations for Pharmacokinetic (PK) studies. Responsible for preparing buffers and solutions.
• Perform routine tasks competently and independently and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.
• Place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in his/her field.
• Impact projects predominantly through lab activities.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS with typically 0-3 years experience or MS in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of typical formulation approaches and routes of administration (i.e. IV, SC, IP, PO) across multiple species.
• Experience with analytical approaches toward physicochemical characterization of pharmaceutical dosage forms (i.e. HPLC, DSC, TGA, PXRD)
• Strong organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team settings.
• MS Word, Excel, Power Point proficiency.

Job level will be commensurate with experience

• Significant Work Activities and Conditions: N/A
• Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
• Job Type: Experienced
• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Level Code: IC