Associate Scientist I/II, In Vivo Pharmacology

Company Description

About AbbVie

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Job Description

Job description:

We are seeking a highly motivated in vivo Scientist who will make contributions to the design, execution, and communication of novel multi-disciplinary research in a highly collaborative Migraine and Pain drug discovery program. Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to conduct basic science studies for the pharmacological evaluation of novel compounds and biologics, as well as to assist in the development of approaches for target engagement and translational biomarkers. He/She will also contribute to the development of new animal models of human disease and will generate high-quality data reports to support the identification and development of novel therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Contribute to the in vivo (rat behavior) evaluation of novel therapeutics to treat migraine and other pain related disorders. 
• Contribute to the development of translatable models.
• Effectively organize schedule to facilitate acute and longitudinal studies. 
• Formulate and administer novel therapeutics to rats and mice. 
• Generate detailed and accurate reports of study outcomes. 
• Adaptable, creative, and think quantitatively. 
• Opportunities to learn additional investigational techniques will be available.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for being an active contributor to Pain related programs in an exciting, fast-paced team environment. 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Associate Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent Education. 
• Associate Scientist II: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience). 
• Minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s degree or similar in Neuroscience, Biology or other relevant natural sciences. 
• Ability to independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible in vivo data in a timely manner. Be able to interpret and effectively communicate results of these studies. 
• Hands-on experience in the laboratory working with rodents (e.g., rats) is essential. Including administration of compounds.
• A track record in conducting studies with behaving animals is also essential. 
• Additional experience with cellular assays (e.g., qPCR, calcium flux) would be an asset.
• The individual must be able to read and adapt scientific literature to advance models and programs and to form innovative approaches.
• Ability to contribute independently, but also integrate well into a team to work across multiple scientific disciplines and functions.
• Desire to take on additional responsibilities to progress career. 
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative scientific environment with strong communication skills. 
• Experience in drug discovery would be desirable.

Key Competencies: 

• Builds strong relationships with peers to enable higher performance. 
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated. 
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. 
• Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement. 
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality. 

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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