Associate Scientist I/II, In Vitro Pharmacology

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 onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube. Job Description We areseekingahighly motivatedAssociateScientist,in-vitroPharmacologist,who will make contributions to thedesign,execution,and communication of novel multi-disciplinary research ina highly collaborativeMigraineand Paindrug discovery program. Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be toconductbasic sciencestudiesfor the pharmacological evaluation of novel compoundsand biologics,as well astoassistin thedevelopment ofassays andapproachesfortarget engagement andtranslationalbiomarkers.He/Shewill alsocontribute to thedevelopment of newcellularmodelsrepresentative of human disease and will generate high-quality datareportsto support the identification and development of novel therapeutics. Key Responsibilities Include Contributingtothecellular evaluationof novel therapeuticsto treatmigraineand other painrelated disorders. Contributingto thedevelopment oftranslatableassays/models. Effectively organizingschedule tofacilitateacute and longitudinalstudies. Formulatingnovel therapeuticscellular/ex vivo assays. Generatingdetailed andaccuratereports of study outcomes. Adaptable, creative,andquantitativethinking. Opportunities to expand skillset tonew approachesand technologieswill be available. The successful candidate willbe responsible forbeing an active contributortoPain relatedprograms in an exciting, fast-paced team environment. Qualifications AssociateScientist I:Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalentEducation. Associate Scientist II:Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience orMaster’s Degreeor equivalent education (noadditionalexperience). Minimumrequirement isabachelor’sdegreeor similar inNeuroscience,Biologyor other relevantnaturalsciences. Hands-on experience in the laboratory, aseptic techniques, andworking withcellular models and plate-based assaysis a requirement. Experience withgenetic, molecular, and histochemistry techniques(e.g., RNA isolation and biomarker quantification by RT-PCR,CRISPR editing, capillary electrophoresis)orex vivo techniques. Ability to contributeindependently butalsointegrate well into ateamtowork across multiple scientific disciplines and functions. Ability to independently generate precise,reliableand reproducible datain a timely manner. Desire to take onadditionalresponsibilities to progress career. Ability towork ina highly collaborative scientific environment withstrongcommunicationskills. Experience in drug discoveryand primary/iPS cell culturesisa plus. Key Competencies Buildsstrong relationships with peers to enable higher performance. Learnsfast,graspsthe "essence"and can changecoursequickly whereindicated. Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement. Embracesthe ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality. Additional Information The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat areallocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolutediscretion, consistent withapplicable 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit What AbbVie Has to Offer Our work can—and does—have a tangible, lasting impact on millions of people. But it’s not just the results that matter. How we achieve them matters, too. Leading with purpose, we work to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. We do that by putting our expertise, resources and talent to work to make a real difference for patients, communities and our world. #J-18808-Ljbffr PowerToFly