Associate, Scientist I/II, Cellular Biology

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 www.abbvie.com . 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 use cell culture and molecular biology techniques, the successful candidate is expected to impact risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in vitro, cell culture-based studies 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 Utilize and build both simple and complex in vitro models (spheroids and organoids) across a diverse range of cell and tissue types • Run endpoints such as western blot, ELISA, cell viability assessments and immunofluorescent imaging to screen compounds and evaluate mechanisms driving toxicity • 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in biology or related field (Associate I) and 3-5 years of experience or Master’s degree or equivalent education in biology or related field with no experience required (Associate II) • Hands-on one year of experience within 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