Senior Scientist, Microbiology / Immunology I

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Senior Scientist in Microbiology/Immunology. This role involves conducting innovative research, providing support for products, and mentoring junior scientists. Candidates should have a strong educational background and extensive experience in the field.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Short-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• Typically requires 10 years of experience with a Bachelor’s, 8 years with a Master’s, or a PhD with no experience.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical and/or Device Microbiology required.
• Ability to multitask and work within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research activities.
• Provide Microbiology support for pipeline and on-market products.
• Direct mentorship of others.

Skills

Scientific writing

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Job description

Senior Scientist, Microbiology / Immunology I

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Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

• Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities.
• Highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
• Provide Microbiology support for pipeline and on-market products/devices.
• Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
• May initiate new areas of investigation that are scientifically meaningful, reliable, and can be incorporated directly into a research or development program.
• A primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents.
• Demonstrates high proficiency across a wide range of relevant technologies.
• Maintain a high level of productivity by setting and meeting project timelines.
• Direct mentorship of others
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalents education and typically 10 years of experience. Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience. PhD and no experience necessary.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical and/or Device Microbiology required.
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
• Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills and 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 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 employee 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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