Associate Scientist, Toxicology II

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago seeks a molecular toxicology scientist to conduct labs and analyze data supporting toxicology studies, performing experiments across cell culture, molecular biology, and NAMs. You will generate pivotal data, interpret results, and collaborate to transfer in vitro platforms across AbbVie teams, contributing to a rapid-paced research environment.

The role requires MS/BS in related fields with 0-2+ years, strong analytical and communication skills, and a hands-on approach to

Qualifications

• MS or BS with 0-2+ years in related fields.
• Experience in basic cell culture and biology endpoints (RNA/DNA/protein).
• Strong data analysis, interpretation, and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively conduct independent research to develop and refine cell, biochemical, and molecular biology assays.
• Demonstrate expertise in diverse experimental techniques and data analysis methods.
• Generate and present data on toxicity mechanisms using in vitro assays or NAMs.
• Analyze molecular toxicology data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate to transfer in vitro platforms across AbbVie groups.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

MS in cell/molecular biology or related field

BS in cell/molecular biology or related field

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 onLinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, XandYouTube.

Job Description

Purpose:

The primary functions of this position are conducting laboratory experiments and analysis in support of molecular toxicology studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively engage in independent research to explore, develop, troubleshoot, and refine novel cell, biochemical, and molecular biology assays/techniques tailored to critical project demands.
• Demonstrate expertise in a wide array of experimental techniques and data analysis methods.
• Generate, coordinate, and present pivotal data on toxicity mechanisms utilizing in vitro assays or new alternative methodologies (NAMs) as required.
• Efficiently analyze and interpret molecular toxicology data, ensuring timely communication of findings and insights to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively to transfer in vitro platforms and methods across various key groups within AbbVie.

Qualifications

• MS in cell/molecular biology, Molecular toxicology/Pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field with 0-2+ yrs experience. BS in cell/molecular biology, Molecular toxicology/Pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field with 0-2+ yrs experience
• Experience in basic cell culture and cell biology, biochemical, and molecular biology (RNA, DNA, protein) endpoints. Knowledge of spheroid/organoid culture/analysis is a plus
• Good analytical skills and knowledge in data analysis, interpretation, report writing, and communication (both written and oral)
• Practical knowledge of in vitro assay development and troubleshooting, ability to work in a rapid pace environment
• Experience with molecular model characterization and imaging endpoint a plus
• Knowledge of traditional scientific, statistical, and graphing 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,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in 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 toparticipate in 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 employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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