Senior Analytical Chemist - IVD Reagents and Small Molecules

16h16 hours ago

Abbott

Des Plaines, US · Full-time · $78,000 – $156,000

About this role

Abbott Molecular Diagnostics recruits a Senior Analytical Chemist with deep expertise in ion chromatography (IC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy. The role supports development and validation of reagents, raw materials, and small molecules including oligonucleotides and nucleic-acid probes for IVD assays. Proficiency in LC-MS for detailed characterization is preferred.

Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods using IC, HPLC, AA, and LC-MS to characterize raw materials, reagents, oligonucleotides, and other small molecules. Perform routine and non-routine testing to ensure compliance with specifications for raw materials, intermediates, and finished reagents. Design and execute experiments for IVD assay development, small-molecule characterization, formulation optimization, and stability studies.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation including IC and HPLC systems with UV, conductivity, and mass-spectrometry detection. Maintain instrument readiness, calibration, and documentation in accordance with GMP/GLP requirements. Join a global healthcare innovator in the Molecular Diagnostics business unit.

Work at Abbott offers career development in an international company, access to free medical coverage, excellent retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement programs like Freedom 2 Save and FreeU. Recognized as a great place to work worldwide and one of Fortune's most admired companies. Opportunities for growth in diagnostics and personalized care.

Requirements

Deep expertise in ion chromatography (IC)
Expertise in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Expertise in atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy
Proficiency in LC-MS for detailed oligonucleotide and small-molecule characterization
Experience supporting development and validation of reagents, raw materials, and small molecules for IVD assays
Knowledge of oligonucleotides and nucleic-acid probes
Familiarity with GMP/GLP requirements for analytical documentation

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods using IC, HPLC, AA, and LC-MS to support characterization of raw materials, reagents, oligonucleotides, nucleic-acid probes, and other small molecules
Perform routine and non-routine testing to ensure compliance with specifications for raw materials, intermediates, and finished reagents
Design and execute analytical experiments supporting IVD assay development, small-molecule characterization, formulation optimization, and stability studies
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation, including IC and HPLC systems equipped with UV, conductivity, and mass-spectrometry detection
Maintain instrument readiness, calibration, and associated documentation in accordance with GMP/GLP requirements
Prepare and review validation protocols

Benefits

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit
Company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide
Named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune