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Senior Scientist III Engineering

Employer
AbbVie
Location
Lake County, IL, US
Start date
Jun 16, 2019

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biotechnology
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
BioMidwest, Best Places to Work

Job Details

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Strategic leader on one or more synthetic API isolation and final purification steps including but not limited to: crystallization, polymorph control, drying, and particle size distribution control. Influences the approach to unit operation design and commercial control strategy implementation.
  • Leads technology transfer of small molecule chemical process from lab and pilot scale to production manufacturing facility
  • Influences the development of control strategy to ensure commercial process robustness and product quality at one or more sites globally
  • Has developed a strong understanding of commercial manufacturing facility equipment such as reactors, centrifuges, filters dryers and auxiliary piping and utilities.
  • Conceptualizes and implements novel approaches using combinations of engineering and scientific principals
  • Utilizes knowledge of engineering, literature, and experience to guide decisions for complex situation
  • Must have an in-depth understanding of the cause/effect relationship to use for improvements to multiple processes and product
  • Independently designs and coordinates experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes; extracts the full relevance of scientific observations
  • Applies extensive, advanced scientific knowledge to multidisciplinary projects.
  • Assures experimental quality through sound experimental design and provides advice on experimental design. Successfully designs and executes major studies.
  • Implements new technical alternatives for research from literature review, industry knowledge, and development experience.
  • Familiar with lab environment and safety practices; assumes higher roles of responsibility in department or division (e.g., Dept./Div. Representative).
  • Applies advanced technical writing skills to produce technical reports and regulatory filings.
  • Anticipates, recognizes, and resolves problems. Shows understanding of the issues relevant to the broad organization and business.

Desired skills:
  • Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise
  • Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at scientific conferences.
  • Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program.
  • Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group's strategy.
  • Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
  • 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.
  • May mentor/supervise a team of one or more and guide and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.


Education:
  • BS in Chemical Engineering or related field with minimum 12 years of experience
  • MS in Chemical Engineering or related field with minimum 10 years of experience
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field with minimum 5 years of experience

Company

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, and YouTube.

Stock Symbol: ABBV

Stock Exchange: NYSE

Company info
Website
Phone
1-800-255-5162
Location
1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
US

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