Associate Scientist, I

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  . Follow @abbvie on  LinkedIn,   Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X and  YouTube.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly engaged scientist willing to develop and enhance current skills in cell culture and complex in vitro model development. The position, as part of the Investigative Toxicology and Pathology group, is a key interface between internal stakeholders across AbbVie (Discovery, Development Sciences, and Preclinical Toxicology). Using strong scientific and organizational skills, and hands-on experience with in vitro model development and use, the successful candidate is expected to impact risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline.

Responsibilities: 

• By supporting development and conduct of in vitro cell culture studies, the successful candidate will contribute to risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline 

• Develop and build complex in vitro models across a diverse range of cell and tissue types 

• Utilize spheroid, organoid, and organ-on-chip systems to screen compounds for evaluation of toxic mechanisms 

• Independently generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills 

• Exhibit excellent communication skills in a diverse and cross-functional environment 

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in biology or related field with 3-5 years of experience or Master’s degree or equivalent education in biology or related field with no experience required 

• Hands-on experience in cell culture and in vitro model development and/or maintenance 

• Ability to work and contribute within a team 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot 

• Fast learner, able to generate and analyze data with little supervision 

• Proficient with Microsoft excel and Graphpad prism for data analysis 

Preferred: 

• Proven record of scientific contributions to the scientific community 

• Experience with co-culture, organoid, spheroid, and/or microphysiological systems 

• Knowledge and familiarity with cellular biology 

• Experience with microscopy, ELISA, protein quantification 

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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