Associate Scientist, I

Allergan; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a highly engaged scientist to develop and enhance zebrafish assay development and use, impacting risk assessment for novel therapeutics in early development. The role interfaces with Discovery, Development Sciences, and Preclinical Toxicology, requiring strong organizational skills and hands-on experimental work.

The ideal candidate will contribute to independent research, generate reproducible data, and work effectively within AbbVie’s diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in cell/molecular biology, molecular toxicology/pharmacology, biochemistry or related field.
• Experience working in a wet lab environment.
• Familiarity with basic staining and fluorescence imaging techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of basic scientific, statistical, and graphing software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal husbandry and line maintenance.
• Utilize staining and imaging to investigate mechanisms of toxicity.
• Develop and validate new methodologies to expand lab capabilities.
• Engage in independent research to develop assays tailored to project needs.
• Generate reliable data with precision and timely reporting.
• Collaborate across AbbVie in a cross-functional environment.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS in cell/molecular biology or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Xand YouTube.

Job Description

We areseekingahighly engagedscientist willing todevelop andenhance current skills in the zebrafish lab. The position, as part of the Investigative Toxicology and Pathology group, is a key interface between internal stakeholders across AbbVie (Discovery, Development Sciences,andPreclinical Toxicology). Using strong scientific and organizational skills,andhands-onexperiencewithzebrafish assay development and use, the successful candidate is expected toimpactrisk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline and assist in the development and validation of new methodology.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with animal husbandry and line maintenance
• Utilize a diverse range of staining and imaging techniques to understand and investigate mechanisms of toxicity
• Develop and valid new methodology to expand current lab capabilities as required
• Proactively engage in independent research to explore, develop, troubleshoot, and refine novel cell, biochemical, and molecular biology assays/techniques tailored to critical project demands.
• Independently generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills
• Collaborate effectively and exhibit excellent communication skills in a diverse and cross-functional environment within AbbVie.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in cell/molecular biology, Molecular toxicology/Pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field with 0-2+ yrs experience
• Wet lab experience
• Familiarity with basic staining and brightfield or fluorescent imaging techniques
• Ability to work and contribute within a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to trouble shoot
• Knowledge of traditional scientific, statistical, and graphing software

Preferred:

• Previous zebrafish husbandry experience, including maintenance of genetically modified lines
• Experience with molecular and analytical techniques (ex. DNA or RNA extraction, qRT-PCR, JESS/Western Blots)
• Familiarity with image analysis software

Additional Information

• Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:
• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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