Senior Scientist, Toxicology II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago is looking for a scientist to lead in vivo toxicology studies and contribute to innovative research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate scientific initiative and work autonomously in lab settings.

A Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience or relevant advanced degrees are required. AbbVie offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 10 years of experience.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 8 years of experience.
• PhD may apply with no experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct in vivo toxicology studies.
• Demonstrate initiative in research activities.
• Perform laboratory research with minimal supervision.
• Initiate new scientific investigations.
• Mentor others in research activities.

Skills

Experimental approaches

Scientific initiative

Laboratory research

Method development

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Job 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

Conceive and implement novel experimental approaches to answer scientific questions. Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques. Contribute to project science in area of expertise. Develop productive collaborations and communications with other groups across science disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Study direction of in vivo toxicology studies.
• 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.
• 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 and/or primary inventor of patents.
• Demonstrates high proficiency across a wide range of relevant technologies.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab and/or pilot plant.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.
• Direct mentorship of others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary.
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.

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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