Associate Scientist, Engineering II – Oral Solid Dosage Formulation Full-time

Job Title

Technical expert that will independently investigate, identify, develop and optimize new methods/ techniques to address critical project needs. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. Read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments. Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis. Serves as a process engineer for new oral dosage products transferring from R&D to global manufacturing plants/TPMs as well as marketed products.

Responsibilities

Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions. Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.

Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.

Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.

Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.

Set and meet experimental timelines.

Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.

Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.

Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities where applicable.

Implementation of technical projects and providing direction for technical team.

Author/co-authors/reviews internal reports, regulatory submissions, external publications, and presentations. Develops productive collaborations and communication with other groups, across scientific disciplines, and with scientists outside of AbbVie.

Ideal candidate will have a strong background in solid oral dosage form manufacturing and its related unit operations as well as technology transfer and scaling.

Qualifications

BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience.

Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.

Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.

Ability to multitask and work within timelines.

Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

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), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

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Where We Work

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.