Scientist I/II, Cell - Molecular biology, BGM

Company Description

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 ? immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care ? and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@abbvie) .

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled and creative scientist to join the AbbVie Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine organization to support AbbVie?s collaboration with the Calico Life Sciences on aging and age-related diseases. The successful candidate will be part of an innovative and fast-paced team working with cross-disciplinary groups both internally and externally to develop biochemical and cellular functional assays with a primary focus on metabolic diseases and biology of aging.

Responsibilities

Work independently and as a part of a team to support the early development of innovative therapeutics for age-related diseases.

Design, develop and execute well-controlled in vitro assays to improve our understanding of target and drug biology.

Perform biological and biochemical assays (ELISA, MSD, qPCR, WES, flow cytometry etc.) to characterize or screen recombinant tool and therapeutic proteins, such as antigens, antibodies and other biologic molecules.

Critically analyze, effectively interpret and summarize complex experimental data.

+ Collaborate with scientists within the department and across project teams to support projects at different stages.

Engage colleagues in cross-disciplinary scientific discussion, present scientific data to internal and external audiences.

Maintain expertise in laboratory techniques, keep accurate electronic records of experiments and activities, timely report experimental results

Exhibit creativity, adaptability, quantitative thinking, and a commitment to achieving project team goals.

Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drugs and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

Qualifications

Position will be hired based on knowledge and/or level of experience.

+ Bachelor's or master?s degree in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, or related field with typically 5-7 (BS) or 2-5 (MS) years of experience in academic or an industry setting.

Strong research background in immunology, molecular and cell biology, knowledge in biochemistry is a plus.

+ Proficiency in basic cell and molecular biology techniques, such as cell culture, nucleic acid and protein isolation and handling.

Hands on experience with primary human and mouse aseptic in vitro cellular techniques including cell isolation from tissues, characterization, downstream handling, and functional assay development.

Extensive hands-on experience developing assays with a variety of readout technologies including WB, qPCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, immunofluorescent microscopy, and image analysis.

+ Experience with animal handling and in vivo animal modes of human diseases is desirable.

Strong scientific curiosity with a passion for problem-solving and optimization.

Effective verbal and written communications

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary matrix team in a dynamic and fast paced environment, with a desire to take on increasing responsibility over time.

Additional Information

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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, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.

It is AbbVie?s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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Salary:

$80,500 - $153,000