Scientist I, Neuroscience Molecular Imaging

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

AbbVie is seeking an imaging scientist to support preclinical imaging studies across rodents and non-human primates, involving radiotracer administration, data acquisition, and analysis.

The role requires strong multitasking, familiarity with advanced imaging modalities, and collaboration with vendors for instrument maintenance. You will contribute to publications and patents while coordinating multiple imaging studies.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Experience in animal handling and imaging techniques.
• Experience with radioactivity preferred; willingness to work with radioactivity.
• Able to multitask and meet timelines.
• Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with executing experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Provide experimental support for preclinical imaging studies in rodents and large animals, including formulation and administration of radiotracer/contrast agent/compound, image data acquisition, blood sampling, metabolite analysis, NHP fasting.
• Understand objectives of projects and adapt experimental plans as needed.
• Learn, understand, and master new experimental techniques.
• Innovate, develop and implement high quality study protocols.
• Operate state of the art imaging systems (PET/CT and MRI).
• Assist with ensuring optimal functionality of imaging equipment and liaise with vendors for maintenance.
• Assist with performing analysis of imaging data using specialized imaging software.
• Conduct and interpret literature searches to aid understanding and improvement of imaging studies.
• Set and meet experimental timelines.
• Organize and present scientific plans and data; act as study coordinator.
• Contribute to writing of publications, presentations, and patents.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Master’s degree + 2 years experience

Herramientas

Mediso LFER 150 PET/CT

Nanoscan PET/CT

Bruker MRI systems

Descripción del empleo

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, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Provide experimental support for preclinical imaging studies in rodents and large animals, including (but not limited to) formulation and administration of radiotracer/contrast agent/compound, image data acquisition, blood sampling, metabolite analysis, NHP fasting.
• Understand objectives of projects and able to readily adapt and modify experimental plans as needed.
• Learn, understand, and master new experimental techniques.
• Innovate, develop and implement high quality study protocols.
• Operate state of the art imaging systems, including a Mediso LFER 150 PET/CT, a Nanoscan PET/CT, and two Bruker MRI systems.
• Assist with ensuring optimal functionality of imaging equipment and serve as the liaison with vendors to facilitate instrument repair and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with performing analysis of imaging data using specialized imaging software
• Conduct and interpret literature searches to aid in the understanding and improvement of imaging studies.
• Set and meet experimental timelines.
• Organize and present scientific plans and data. Function as the study coordinator of several preclinical imaging studies.
• Contribute to writing of publications, presentations, and patents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’sand 5 years of experience or Master’s degree and 2years of experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Diverse experience in animal handling and a well-developed interest in working with advanced imaging techniques.
• Experience working with radioactivity preferred; willingness and ability to work with radioactivity required.
• Able to multitask and work within given timelines.
• Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local 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 anyother 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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