Scientist I, Neuroscience Molecular Imaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a preclinical imaging specialist to support experiments and imaging studies in rodent and large animal models. The role involves handling animals, preparing radiotracers, acquiring data, and coordinating multiple studies within timelines.

Responsibilities include operating imaging systems (PET/CT, MRI), analyzing data, adapting protocols, and contributing to publications, presentations, and patents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s with relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech environments.
• Experience with preclinical imaging and animal handling is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work with radioactivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Provide support for preclinical imaging studies in rodents and large animals, including formulation and administration of radiotracers and data collection.
• Adapt experimental plans as objectives evolve and master new techniques.
• Develop and implement high-quality study protocols.
• Operate PET/CT and MRI imaging systems and liaise with vendors for maintenance.
• Analyze imaging data using specialized software and interpret results.
• Coordinate and present scientific plans and data across studies.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and patents.

Skills

Animal handling

Imaging techniques

Radioactivity work

Multitasking

Study coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 75000
• Salary Max: 142500
• Workday Global Grade: 15
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 142,500 - yearly

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.

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 Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.