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Department

Climate Systems Engineering Research Initiatives

Department

Climate Systems Engineering Research Initiatives

About The Department

The Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) is a new University-wide research initiative anchored in the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth. This initiative addresses the science, technology, and public policy of technologies that can reduce or reverse the harms from accumulated greenhouse gasses, including open-systems carbon removal, solar geoengineering, and local interventions to slow the melting of glaciers. CSEi conducts research across fields such as engineering, physical and biological sciences, and the social sciences, as well as humanistic approaches to behavioral science and ethics. The initiative brings together a multi-disciplinary and highly collaborative group of faculty and researchers and will leverage the global network and presence of the University of Chicago with key partnerships across the world.

Job Summary

The Climate Systems Engineering initiative seeks a highly experienced Director of Research Development and Senior Research Scientist to provide technical and intellectual leadership to the suite of CSEi research activities across its focal areas of open-systems carbon removal, sunlight reflection methods and local interventions to prevent glacial melting. The Research Director will be part of CSEis leadership team, and will work closely with the Executive Director and founding Faculty Director David Keith, as well as collaborate with other faculty members to provide direction for, and ensure the rigor and quality of, CSEis portfolio of research projects. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position leads a team of engineers and researchers to deliver on CSEis research priorities and maximize collective impact. The role will also conduct applied research related to CSEi focal areas and its own area of expertise, working to write articles, reports and manuscripts, and presenting research findings at meetings and/or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Manages CSEi-funded research projects at UChicago by developing relationships and communication strategies to encourage proposal submission; structuring proposal review; monitoring project budgets; engaging in frequent substantive coordination between CSEi leadership and researchers with the goal of improving applied research outputs with midcourse adjustment of research plans; assisting researchers in managing complex external contracts; supporting researchers in raising external funding; developing synergies among projects and helping researchers to develop external collaborations. Most current projects listed here:
• Directs engineering and technical support activities to develop and maintain tools and methods needed to further CSEi research. Manages engineers and research staff and is accountable for their performance and results, developing plans for the team, guided by resource availability and CSEi objectives.
• Provides mentoring and support for students interested in applied research in climate systems engineering.
• Supports CSEi faculty and leadership in developing long-term funding relationships.
• Collaborates with the communications team to disseminate research findings for public audiences and to reports to donors.
• Builds collaborations with Argonne National Lab, including helping Argonne raise funds for climate engineering work.
• Builds collaborations with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, around projects such as developing an engineering management curriculum.
• Improves the environment for applied research at UChicago.
• Works with external stakeholders in the climate engineering world to advance the field.
• Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
• Performs research in area of expertise. Writes grant applications, articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs collaborative research with CSEi scholars to perform and communicate applied research, with an eye towards applied policy analysis and jointly authored papers.
• Develops long-range plans for research projects and oversees the development of research projects. Ensures research projects progress according to plan.
• Manages grant/funding applications. Establishes, monitors, and controls project budgets.
• Manages, investigates, modifies and applies new procedures, techniques or applications of technology. Oversees the establishment of goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines. Develops research in area of expertise. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualification

Education:

• PhD in climate science, engineering, or a related field.
  
  

Experience:

• Knowledge and skills developed through 15+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
  
  

Technical Skills Or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent computer skills including fluency in Google Suites.
• Deep knowledge of climate and engineering, modeling, risk assessment, and/or climate intervention technologies, such as carbon removal, SRM, and glacial interventions.
• Strong understanding of climate governance and the policy landscape surrounding climate intervention technologies.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Proven ability to lead complex, interdisciplinary research programs at the intersection of climate science, engineering, policy, and governance.
• Formulate long-term research strategies aligned with institutional and societal priorities in climate systems and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing research programs, including supervising multidisciplinary teams, mentoring students, overseeing budgets, and setting clear goals and deliverables.
• Capacity to navigate uncertainty and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving scientific and policy landscape.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with an ability to synthesize complex technical topics for academic, policy, and public audiences.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, natural and social sciences, and humanities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging climate technologies.
• Experience with and a commitment to stakeholder engagement in a research setting, especially regarding outdoor experiments.
• Track record of securing and managing research grants from public and/or private sources, identify new funding opportunities, and cultivate partnerships to advance the mission of CSEi.
• Strong commitment to scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility, and to the high standards of academic and professional ethics.
  
  

Working Conditions

• In-person, office-based role on Hyde Park campus.
• Eligible for a partially remote work schedule.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three Professional References Contact Information (required)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$153,000.00 - $198,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of

Department

Climate Systems Engineering Research Initiatives

About the Department

The Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) is a new University-wide research initiative anchored in the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth. This initiative addresses the science, technology, and public policy of technologies that can reduce or reverse the harms from accumulated greenhouse gasses, including open-systems carbon removal, solar geoengineering, and local interventions to slow the melting of glaciers. CSEi conducts research across fields such as engineering, physical and biological sciences, and the social sciences, as well as humanistic approaches to behavioral science and ethics. The initiative brings together a multi-disciplinary and highly collaborative group of faculty and researchers and will leverage the global network and presence of the University of Chicago with key partnerships across the world.

Job Summary

The Climate Systems Engineering initiative seeks a highly experienced Director of Research Development and Senior Research Scientist to provide technical and intellectual leadership to the suite of CSEi research activities across its focal areas of open-systems carbon removal, sunlight reflection methods and local interventions to prevent glacial melting. The Research Director will be part of CSEis leadership team, and will work closely with the Executive Director and founding Faculty Director David Keith, as well as collaborate with other faculty members to provide direction for, and ensure the rigor and quality of, CSEis portfolio of research projects. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position leads a team of engineers and researchers to deliver on CSEis research priorities and maximize collective impact. The role will also conduct applied research related to CSEi focal areas and its own area of expertise, working to write articles, reports and manuscripts, and presenting research findings at meetings and/or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Manages CSEi-funded research projects at UChicago by developing relationships and communication strategies to encourage proposal submission; structuring proposal review; monitoring project budgets; engaging in frequent substantive coordination between CSEi leadership and researchers with the goal of improving applied research outputs with midcourse adjustment of research plans; assisting researchers in managing complex external contracts; supporting researchers in raising external funding; developing synergies among projects and helping researchers to develop external collaborations. Most current projects listed here: .
• Directs engineering and technical support activities to develop and maintain tools and methods needed to further CSEi research. Manages engineers and research staff and is accountable for their performance and results, developing plans for the team, guided by resource availability and CSEi objectives.
• Provides mentoring and support for students interested in applied research in climate systems engineering.
• Supports CSEi faculty and leadership in developing long-term funding relationships.
• Collaborates with the communications team to disseminate research findings for public audiences and to reports to donors.
• Builds collaborations with Argonne National Lab, including helping Argonne raise funds for climate engineering work.
• Builds collaborations with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, around projects such as developing an engineering management curriculum.
• Improves the environment for applied research at UChicago.
• Works with external stakeholders in the climate engineering world to advance the field.
• Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
• Performs research in area of expertise. Writes grant applications, articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs collaborative research with CSEi scholars to perform and communicate applied research, with an eye towards applied policy analysis and jointly authored papers.
• Develops long-range plans for research projects and oversees the development of research projects. Ensures research projects progress according to plan.
• Manages grant/funding applications. Establishes, monitors, and controls project budgets.
• Manages, investigates, modifies and applies new procedures, techniques or applications of technology. Oversees the establishment of goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines. Develops research in area of expertise. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualification

Education:

• PhD in climate science, engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Knowledge and skills developed through 15+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent computer skills including fluency in Google Suites.
• Deep knowledge of climate and engineering, modeling, risk assessment, and/or climate intervention technologies, such as carbon removal, SRM, and glacial interventions.
• Strong understanding of climate governance and the policy landscape surrounding climate intervention technologies.

Preferred Competencies

• Proven ability to lead complex, interdisciplinary research programs at the intersection of climate science, engineering, policy, and governance.
• Formulate long-term research strategies aligned with institutional and societal priorities in climate systems and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing research programs, including supervising multidisciplinary teams, mentoring students, overseeing budgets, and setting clear goals and deliverables.
• Capacity to navigate uncertainty and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving scientific and policy landscape.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with an ability to synthesize complex technical topics for academic, policy, and public audiences.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, natural and social sciences, and humanities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging climate technologies.
• Experience with and a commitment to stakeholder engagement in a research setting, especially regarding outdoor experiments.
• Track record of securing and managing research grants from public and/or private sources, identify new funding opportunities, and cultivate partnerships to advance the mission of CSEi.
• Strong commitment to scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility, and to the high standards of academic and professional ethics.

Working Conditions

• In-person, office-based role on Hyde Park campus.
• Eligible for a partially remote work schedule.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three Professional References Contact Information (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$153,000.00 - $198,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.

**ROLE SUMMARY**
This scientific leadership role sits within Pfizer's Biotherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences organization and is part of the Pharmaceutical Research & Development (PhRD) department. As Principal Scientist, you will lead formulation development and physico-chemical characterization efforts for Pfizer's biotherapeutics portfolio, which includes antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), nucleic acid delivery systems, monoclonal antibodies, antibody constructs, proteins, and vaccines.
Initially focused on supporting the ADC portfolio, this role requires working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment to advance preclinical, clinical, and commercial development programs. You will be responsible for scale-up and technology transfer activities, ensuring robust and scalable formulation strategies that meet regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
The ideal candidate will contribute to regulatory documentation by generating source materials for formulation selection and characterization. Success in this role demands exceptional time management, strong communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail. A broad understanding of analytical methodologies, biophysical characterization techniques, and formulation design principles is essential, along with experience in process development and drug delivery technologies.
**ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**
You will be responsible for conducting experiments to support the development, evaluation, and characterization of formulations, processes, components, and delivery technologies for a wide range of therapeutic modalities. These include, but are not limited to, candidate molecules derived from mammalian and microbial fermentation, peptides, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and targeted delivery strategies.
This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance project goals. You will demonstrate technical awareness across various aspects of drug discovery and development, and lead technical project teams that apply characterization and stability data to design dosage forms that meet both clinical and commercial requirements.
You are expected to show a strong drive for learning new techniques, a deep scientific commitment, and the ability to make impactful contributions within the Pharmaceutical Research and Development (PhRD) team and broader project teams.
**Responsibilities include:**
+ Design, execute, and analyze experiments for existing and novel modalities. Define the appropriate parenteral dosage form, formulation, process design, scale up approaches, identify critical parameters, and define the design space
+ Support development of novel characterization techniques to characterize formulations to support process development and formulation design.
+ Lead experiments to confirm robust process performance across the control space. Compile experimental and analytical results, perform data interpretation, summarize, and report on data with conclusions and recommended next steps
+ Provide technical representation and subject matter expertise (SME) in cross functional project teams
+ Provides leadership and mentorship to matrixed program team colleagues
+ Collect and share relevant academic literature, leverage external consultants/SMEs, and establish new collaborations with internal groups. Optimize current processes to ensure robust manufacturing of Pfizer's biotherapeutic portfolio
+ Interface extensively in a matrixed environment with process and analytical development teams for process investigation support, assess new analytical technologies, support on-going process characterization and post-approval changes.
+ Maintain accountability for project success and results delivery.
+ Communicate research and development findings internally and externally.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Master of Science degree with 9 or more years of industrial experience; or B.S. with 12 or more years of industrial experience in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Analytical Chemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Eng, Chemical Eng, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Virology, Biology or equivalent scientific field.
+ Solid foundation in formulation, analytical, chemistry, material science, and/or nano-particle technologies.
+ Experience in formulation development, pharmaceutics, pharmacy or drug product manufacturing or scale-up of biotherapeutics modalities.
+ Experience with various biophysical and light scattering techniques (DLS, NTA, Coulter Counter, etc.).
+ Experience with regulatory filings and submissions.
+ Effective communication skills and the ability to write detailed technical reports.
+ Exceptional organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills, and the ability to thrive in an interdependent and idea-rich environment.
+ Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ PhD with 4 or more years industrial experience in biotherapeutics formulation and process development.
+ Expert understanding and leadership of technical areas necessary for biotherapeutic molecule formulation development.
+ Experience in designing parenteral dosage forms for biotherapeutics modalities including protein based, conjugates, vaccines or nanoparticle delivery systems.
+ Experience in antibody drug conjugate development
+ Excellent leadership skills.
+ Experience in scale-up and technology transfer of aseptic processes to pilot/commercial scale manufacturing facilities.
+ Solid understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics.
+ Working knowledge of GLP/GMP requirements.
+ Experience in authoring regulatory submissions (IND, IMPD, BLA, MAA).
+ Solid understanding of QbD concept in design, execution, and interpretation of formulation and process development experiments.
+ Ability to demonstrate autonomy in representing functional area.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Relocation support available.
Work Location Assignment: On premise.
**Last date to apply: September 2nd, 2025**
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $102,900.00 to $171,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
**Sunshine Act**
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
**EEO & Employment Eligibility**
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Research and Development

Company Description
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 Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
Group Overview:
AbbVie Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development (Analytical R&D) is a global analytical scientific organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's pharmaceutical products.  Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of innovative small molecule medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules to Late Stage Clinical Development.  We are building a world-class team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make meaningful contributions to advance AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines.  Careers in AbbVie Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.  We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific and leadership experience to join the AbbVie Analytical R&D team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates.
Position Description:
For the Principal Research Scientist I position, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced analytical scientist to lead a team of analytical scientists supporting early phase development of New Chemical Entities (NCEs) drug substance and drug product in both preclinical and clinical programs. The candidate should have extensive expertise in applying regulatory guidelines within an R&D environment with a fit for purpose mind set. The candidate will need experience in analytical control strategies, analytical method development, characterization, validation, release, and stability testing.
He/ She should be able to direct research and/or project activities by effectively mentoring, guiding and/or supervising scientific personnel. Should conceive, execute and communicate novel multi-disciplinary research or development strategies that achieve project and strategic goals. Serve as a lead scientist on projects and contribute scientific insights into multiple other projects and initiatives.
He/she must foster productive collaborations within the global Analytical R&D organization and with R&D cross-functional partners such as Pre-Clinical Safety (PCS), Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development (DPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) and CMC-Regulatory. 
Responsibilities:
+ Manager a small team (3 direct reports) to support the development of NCE candidates (RSM to API to DP) from pre-clinical through Phase II clinical trials and accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.
+ Responsible for method development, testing procedures, and implementation of analytical control strategies to help the advancement of drug discovery candidates.
+ Apply analytical separation and detection modes for complex impurity profiling of pharmaceutical products to further the understanding of emerging cGMP manufacturing processes.
+ Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies.
+ Utilize understanding of a range of analytical techniques to conduct research and development studies related to small-molecule drug products, active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, impurities and impurity profiling.
+ Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities and maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
+ Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
+ Encourage ideas and drive for continuous improvement and champion initiatives within Analytical R&D and across R&D partner functions.
+ Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
+ Understand and comply with AbbVie safety, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations.
Qualifications
+ Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry typically with a minimum of 14 (BS), 12 (MS), or 6 (Ph.D.) years related industry experience.
+ Direct people-management experience.
+ Strong technical background in analytical chemistry, excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshoot analytical methods.
+ Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems.
+ Champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
+ Hands on experience with HPLC analysis and method development along with fundamental understanding and working knowledge of various analytical techniques including MS, GC, ICP-OES, IC, and NMR.
+ Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
+ Experience in the use of computerized data handling systems.
+ High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
+ Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
+ High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
+ This is an on-site opportunity. Relocation assistance is available.
+ 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.
+ 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 any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. Were one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the worlds most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industrys best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

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A World of Difference. Made Possible.

With limited supervision from the R&D Director, the R&D Manager is responsible for managing analytic labs, supporting technical services at mills and converters, and leading product development initiatives from concept through commercialization.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical analysis of samples using FTIR, GCMS, Optical Microscope, and all Tappi-based test equipment.
• Lead investigations utilizing both internal and external analytical resources.
• Provide expertise in board and converting to offer recommendations based on sample analytics.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot board, coating, converting, and printing technical issues.
• Support new product development (NPD) initiatives for the mill division and AMC as needed.
• Conduct competitive analysis including board comparisons, business models, competitor capabilities, and future capacity.
• Offer technical insight into proposed capital equipment installations.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with suppliers.
• Assist in the development of existing and new GPI packaging concepts, focusing on manufacturability.
• Lead coating, calendaring, and wet-end trials at mills.
• Develop cost models for new paperboard machinery and processes, including capital estimation and requirements.
• Provide engineering expertise to support R&D activities aligning with new business objectives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on customer commitments and timelines.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on project progress to senior staff and customers.
• Engage with customers during concept, design, and process development phases for new packaging initiatives.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in paper and paperboard physical properties and coating technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and safely operate in a manufacturing environment, including handling industrial chemicals and machinery.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, teams, and executive leadership.
• Willingness to travel (1-2 trips per month).
  
  

Pay Range: $104,325.00 - $139,100.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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A brief overview

The Research and Development Manager serves a cross functional role within the organization. This individual drives research and development activities with his/her creativity, enthusiasm and expertise in peptide chemistry. He/she makes key contributions to maintain and increase the technical skill level for the efficient production of peptides and holds responsibility for the process development and manufacturing of peptides and other novel products.

What you will do

• Plan, prioritize and oversee synthesis of catalog and custom products

• Evaluate new technologies for the benefit of peptide production

• Investigate new processes and products

• Improve processes for existing products- economy, safety and ecology

• Explore and apply new technologies and instrumentation for peptide manufacturing (e.g. using automation) and facilitate implementation in Production

• Supervise and guide staff to meet quality requirements and timelines, and to comply with SOPs

• Evaluate performance of staff and train staff

• Make conscious and efficient use of resources

• Document results for the benefit of production and other departments

• Stay on top of new developments in commercial peptide synthesis

• Present concepts and results during discussions with customers

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in organic chemistry or biochemistry with relevant work experience

• PhD in organic chemistry (preferred)

• Minimum 3 years experience in peptide chemistry in an industrial setup

• Management experience from previous role(s) (preferred)

• Thorough understanding of the peptide manufacturing process and equipment

• Proven track record of scientific achievements

• Broad knowledge of modern organic chemistry

• Routinely work with hazardous materials and manage hazardous waste in a satellite accumulation area

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment

• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues

• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems

• Ability to work independently and manage ones time

• Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment

Base Annual Salary Range:

Manager $126,800 - $74,350

Sr. Manager: 136.640 - 187,880

Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

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Description

Specialist Technical Services Chemist

Summary :

Responsible for the collection and protection of intellectual property, technical customer support, review and approval of numerous key documents and processes involved in the development of new personal care products. This position requires a science background and an analytical mind with an eye for detail-oriented work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Behavior: Exhibit team player qualities of cooperation and coordination; professional interaction in all business contacts, all day, every day
• Attendance: Present for work when scheduled is a mandatory function. Work hours may extend pass normal business hours based on the workload of the department.
• Safety: Your compliance and enforcement of all company safety rules, procedures and guidelines is essential. Reporting of safety issues is mandatory.
• Provide internal and external customer technical support via information and document creating, gathering, dissemination. Manage the collection and dissemination of information for customer specific systems including the Wal-Mart ProSpec and Sam's Club HIVE systems.
• Management and maintenance of formulations software including, but not limited to collecting, entering, and updating product formulations, raw materials, components, and vendors.
• Review & Approval of key developmental documents which have high impact within the organization and must be accurate: Ingredient Statements, Specification Setups, SAP Group BOM entries, Raw Material Setups, Quantitative Ingredient Statements
• Out of Specification investigations including customer 3 rd party testing deviations.
• Alternate Raw Material review/approval.
• Conversion project form generation.
• National Brand evaluations and Competitor analysis - physical property testing and organoleptics evaluation.
• Provide technical support to lab personnel including but not limited to: Triangle evaluations, Optiva and SAP assistance, equipment function training.
• Submission of products for 3rd party review
• Reviewing and repurposing UL reports
• Archival of raw material and product documentation in multiple systems
• Equipment calibration and maintenance as needed: Viscometers, pH Meters, Thermometers, Incubators
• Store checks: Shopping for national brand samples as needed for national brand evaluations, 3rd party testing, special projects, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Education Requirements:

A Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related science; three years of related experience and/or training; or combination of 10 years education and experience

Experience Requirements:

• At least 3 years of laboratory work or Quality Systems Auditing experience is required in addition to the education requirement.
• Proficient in Excel; basic understanding Word
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations

Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced high volume environment required
• Understanding of what it takes to get a basic project to market
• Ability to manage basic projects through the organization
• Able to report on project progress
• Solid understanding of the commercialization process
• Preference towards collaborating on group projects rather than working individually
• High standards for quality of work
• Enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and passion for innovation
• Strong information management and communication skills
• Efficient management of time and use of resources
• Inspires confidence and trust by being dependable and honest
• Intrinsic drive to support team goals by learning and applying new skills and concepts
• Good listening skills and willingness to accept constructive criticism and learn from mistakes
• Logical approach to judgement and decision making based on original thinking, direct experience, and high quality, independently verifiable evidence
• Eager to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Exhibit a team based approach
• Interpersonal savvy
• Priority setting
• Process management
• Drive for results

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

DOT Hazmat certification and GHS SDS certification may be provided.

Travel:

N/A

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional laboratory and office environment. This role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment and standard office equipment such as hot plates, pH meter, viscometer, Ross miles foam height apparatus, mixers, balances, computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently lifts 5-50lbs packages from floor to shelf, table, or cart.

Research And Development Manager

rhode is a line of curated skincare essentials. Formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it's a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support R&D Director in research, formulation, and cross-functional team projects
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team
• Make batches of formulation projects
• Prepare and log samples for submission
• Create formula revisions based on feedback from testing team
• Adjust batches as needed to meet formula specification requirements
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas
• Conduct stability testing and keep accurate records
• Manage the process after preliminary formula approval ensuring all formula bulk requests are completed
• Issue formula documentation for quotes and technology transfer to CM (Contract Manufacturer) partners
• Review and approve incoming bulk of formulas during technology transfer process
• Support R&D Chemists on troubleshooting formulation challenges
• Manage in-house raw material inventory with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Manage in-house laboratory supplies inventory with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Manage all out-going submissions and keep trackers updated
• Maintain raw material folders with the support of the R&D coordinator
• Maintain formulation software
• Validate other chemist's formulas as needed
• Oversee routine laboratory housekeeping and day-to-day operations of the laboratory
• Manage laboratory equipment calibration programs
• Supervise scale up batches at Contract Manufacturers, providing instructions and recommendations as needed
• Communicate regularly with PD, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to keep cross functional teams updated on project status
• Assist other lab staff as needed

Qualifications

• This position requires 7+ years experience working as a formulation/bench chemist in a personal care formulation laboratory with a proven track record of stable and scalable formulation design ability
• Experience formulating OTC products is required
• Must have experience using mixers, homogenizers, viscometers, and pH meters
• BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of the functionality of raw materials used in personal care formulations
• Knowledge in ingredient listing
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace
• Experience maintaining a formulation software or database required (formula breakdown and entry of raw materials, including CAS, INCI, and cost information)
• Must be highly organized and able to independently manage multiple priority projects
• Must have a high attention to detail and proficient in accurate record keeping
• Critical thinking and strong independent problem solving skills
• Agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience
• Willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed

rhode , an equal opportunity employer, is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, pays, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant who requires assistance with the application or resulting process should contact People & Culture ( ) to request that accommodation.