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Senior Scientist II, Biotransformation and Disposition

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-06 → 2026-10-07

Core

Design, execute, and interpret in vitro and in vivo biotransformation and ADME studies to support drug discovery and development programs.

Role type

Senior Scientist II, Biotransformation and Disposition

Builds

In vitro and in vivo biotransformation studies, metabolite profiling, and structural elucidation data for drug candidates.

Domain

Pharmaceutical R&D, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

Required skills

Drug metabolism, metabolite profiling, mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, structure elucidation, analytical method development, cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, laboratory safety

Preferred skills

Peptide chemistry, structural elucidation of peptides, high-resolution mass spectrometry, automation approaches, emerging technologies

Technologies

LC-MS/MS, high-resolution mass spectrometry, Thermo mass spectrometers, Sciex mass spectrometers (via careerplan.io/jobs/3743990015917046-senior-scientist-ii-biotransformation-and-disposition-at-abbvie)

Responsibilities

Design and conduct biotransformation studies to identify metabolites and clearance mechanisms; Develop and optimize chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods; Integrate metabolite data with DMPK, ADME, and toxicology findings; Represent the team on cross-functional project teams; Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and automation approaches; Mentor colleagues and share technical expertise

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities