Senior Scientist I/II, Mass Spectrometry and Lipidomics

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 X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description:

AbbVie’s Discovery Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) group is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join its cross-functional Protein Sciences Analytics Team. This team drives innovation by developing and engineering innovative biologic and genetic medicine therapies across AbbVie’s pipeline. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in studying lipid and protein structure, function, and dynamics in biological systems, utilizing advanced analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry and chromatography. The successful candidate will be skilled in lipid quantification, identification, sample preparation, data analysis, and documentation of research findings. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, conduct and optimize experiments to analyze lipid profiles in various biological samples; develop and optimize lipid extraction protocols from different biological sources.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in mass spectrometry and chromatography related to lipidomics; familiarity of metabolomics and proteomics is desirable but not required.
• Analyze and interpret lipidomics datasets using commercial and custom software tools; integrate findings with multi-omics datasets.
• Address key project challenges by leveraging analytical tools, scientific information, and technical expertise.
• Strategically advancing projects, providing expert opinions and collaborating with peers and stakeholders in multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to research, leading to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and external presentations.

Key Qualifications:

• Senior Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary.
• Senior Scientist II: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 12 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated research excellence, evidenced by a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and scientific achievements.
• Robust analytical expertise, including proficiency in mass spectrometry, various chromatographic techniques, capillary electrophoresis methodologies, and in-depth biophysical characterization.

Key AbbVie Competencies:

•     Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable high performance.

•     Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change course quickly when 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 level of the position will be determined by candidate level of experience and qualifications.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local 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 ofthis 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. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-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 anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand 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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