Scientist I, In Vivo Pharmacology

Company Description

About AbbVie

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Job Description

The Discovery Neuroscience In Vivo Pharmacology group at AbbVie’s Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated in vivo scientist to join a dynamic team supporting Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease drug discovery programs. This individual will contribute to the design and execution of in vivo studies and support target identification, target validation, PK/PD, and efficacy studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to design and execute in vivo experiments supporting drug discovery efforts, including target identification, target validation, and evaluation of novel molecules
• Conduct in vivo studies in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease animal models
• Perform data analysis, interpretation, and put together presentation of results
• Develop and implement new technologies and methods to advance understanding of disease pathophysiology and target biology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience conducting in vivo mouse studies
• Proficiency in rodent handling, with prior surgical experience; stereotaxic surgery experience highly preferred
• Experience in dosing techniques (e.g., IP, SC, and RO), and rodent necropsy required
• Experience working with transgenic models of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease preferred, but not required
• Experience with imaging techniques such as fluorescence, confocal, or two-photon microscopy is preferable, but not required
• Ability to work independently and conduct studies with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and sites

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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