Scientist I, Cell and Molecular Biologist Oncology Discovery

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Oncology Discovery seeks a Scientist I in Cell and Molecular Biology to contribute to cancer-targeting strategies and biologics-based drug platforms in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team. The role involves designing and executing in vitro assays, analyzing data, and collaborating across functions to support milestone decisions in an immuno-oncology program.

Requires a strong lab background and clear communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with mammalian cell culture and biochemical assays.
• Experience with data analysis software and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in the laboratory and assay development.
• Design, execute, and interpret in vitro and cellular assays for oncology programs.
• Analyze data and communicate results to the team.
• Collaborate across functional groups to align with milestones.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and quality standards.

Skills

Lab techniques

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Immunology

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience

Master’s degree with 2 years experience

Tools

FlowJo

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Scientist I, Cell and Molecular Biologist Oncology Discovery

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 75000
• Salary Max: 142500
• Workday Global Grade: 15
• Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 142,500 - yearly

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 , X and YouTube.

AbbVie Oncology Discovery seeks a highly motivated, skilled biologist with expertise in Oncology or Immuno-Oncology. The successful candidate will play a key role in discovering novel cancer-targeting strategies and developing technology platforms that enable biologics-based anti-cancer drugs, with the aim of generating future clinical programs. Working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, the Scientist I will collaborate with diverse experts both within and beyond their own scientific discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key source of technical expertise and laboratory techniques
• Explore and develop new methods, techniques, and in vitro cellular and biochemical assays for use in oncology discovery programs
• Design, conduct, and interpret controlled experiments to investigate the biology and mechanisms of action of biologics-based therapeutics (e.g., antibodies, multi-specifics, antibody-drug conjugates)
• Rigorously analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot data; document results accurately and communicate them promptly
• Stay closely aligned with project goals and adjust experimental plans as needed; complete studies on schedule to support milestone decisions
• Contribute and collaborate as a key member of a matrixed team, under the guidance of a senior research scientist

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with typically five years of experience, or Master’s degreewith typically two years of experience, in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field
• Extensive hands-on laboratory research experience and a commitment to a lab-based role that demands rigorous, high-quality experimentation
• Broad expertise in standard biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and immunology techniques (e.g., mammalian cell culture, cell-based and biochemical assays, flow cytometry)
• Able to contribute independently within a team while actively collaborating with partners
• Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills and experience using data analysis software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism)

Preferred:

• Prior experience in profiling immune cell composition, phenotypes, and functional status within the tumor microenvironment in mouse models
• Proficient in culturing primary immune cells (e.g., macrophages, T cells) and conducting in vitro functional immunoassays
• Strong skills in multi-color flow cytometry
• Previous experience in biologics or biologic-based drugs, either in an academic or industrial setting
• Working knowledge of bioinformatics databases and tools
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
• Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
• Embraces theideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages to reality

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.