Scientist I/II - Cancer Biology

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie Oncology Discovery Research in Lake County, Illinois seeks a Scientist I/II to contribute to cancer target discovery using state-of-the-art functional genomics. The role emphasizes cell and molecular biology, data integration, and collaboration across disciplines to advance multiple projects.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on lab expertise, demonstrate a growth mindset, and communicate results clearly, with opportunities across small molecules and biologics platforms.

Qualifications

• Execute a broad range of cell-based and molecular assays with mammalian culture expertise.
• Experience with functional genomics and omics technologies including CRISPR screens and RNA-seq.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain scientific rigor and deliver results across priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify research opportunities, develop hypotheses, and advance discovery activities.
• Plan and execute laboratory research and method development with supervisor input.
• Integrate data and design follow-up experiments to meet project goals.
• Demonstrate proficiency across technologies and quickly learn new approaches.
• Deliver high-quality results while resolving technical hurdles efficiently.

Skills

Cell-based assays

Molecular assays

Mammalian cell culture

Scientific communication

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Data integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Master’s degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 7+ years experience

Master’s degree + 5+ years experience

Tools

CRISPR-based screening

RNA sequencing

Deep mutational scanning

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, XandYouTube.

Job Description

AbbVie Oncology Discovery Research is at the forefront of cancer research, discovering and developing the next generation of treatments for patients with unmet needs. Our robust pipeline spans small molecules and biologics, including first-in-class agents directed at pathways critical to the survival and growth of solid and hematologic tumors.

We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Scientist I/II with expertise in cell and molecular biology to join our growing team in Lake County, Illinois. This laboratory-focused role will contribute to the discovery and validation of novel cancer targets using state-of-the‑art functional genomics and ‘omics technologies. The successful candidate will have a strong record of scientific achievement, extensive hands‑on research experience, and knowledge of signal transduction and/or oncogenesis. The role requires excellent communication, effective collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment, and the ability to prioritize and advance multiple research activities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Exercise scientific initiative and creativity to identify research opportunities, develop hypotheses, and advance discovery activities.
• Independently plan and execute laboratory research and method‑development activities, seeking input from the supervisor and project team as appropriate.
• Integrate multidisciplinary data, draw scientifically rigorous conclusions, and design follow‑up experiments that advance project objectives.
• Demonstrate proficiency across a broad range of relevant technologies and rapidly learn and apply new experimental approaches.
• Deliver high‑quality experimental results while identifying and resolving technical hurdles efficiently.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree with typically 5 years of experience, or master’s degree with typically two years of experience.
• Scientist II: Bachelor’s Degree with typically 7 or more years of experience or master’s degree with typically 5 or more years of experience.
• Ability to execute a broad range of cell‑based and molecular assays, with exceptional proficiency in mammalian cell culture.
• Growth mindset demonstrated through openness to feedback, adaptability, and learning from setbacks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in state‑of‑the‑art functional genomics and ‘omics technologies, including CRISPR‑based screening, RNA sequencing, and deep mutational scanning.
• Strong knowledge of signal transduction and/or oncogenic mechanisms is required.
• Proven ability to maintain scientific rigor and deliver results across concurrent priorities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across scientific disciplines and contribute constructively to teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly present experimental results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Drug discovery and/or translational research experience is preferred.

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.

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