Associate Scientist II, Immuno-Pharmacology and Peptide Discovery

AbbVie • Worcester, MA • 22h ago

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

AbbVie Immunology is dedicated to identifying break-through therapies for inflammatory and auto-immune diseases that will have a remarkable impact on patients' lives. The Immuno-Pharmacology & Peptide Discovery group is seeking an Associate Scientist II to join our team in Worcester MA. This lab-based role supports both IND-enabling and early-stage discovery programs in Immunology through hands-on in vitro pharmacology experimentation. The candidate will characterize drug candidate molecules and validate drug targets. Responsibilities include designing, executing, analyzing, and reporting on in vitro assays to explore key biological questions related to autoimmune diseases. The candidate will apply fundamental scientific principles and be highly skilled in cellular, molecular, and biochemical techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Research: Design and perform biochemical and cellular studies of drug potency and mechanism of action

Data Analysis: Analysis and interpretation of quantitative data

Protocol Development: Follow and adapt experimental protocols while implementing new methods as needed.

Communication Effectively organize and communicate research progress and activities through oral and written presentations

Literature Review: Review literature for insights that aid experimental design and contribute ideas.

Documentation: Maintenance of accurate and current records of research

Collaboration: Work with cross-disciplinary teams, offering scientific expertise to drive project progress.

Qualifications

Education/ Years of Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology or a closely related discipline with typically 0-2 (MS) or 3-5 (BS) years' experience.

Experience with cellular assays: 2nd messenger, proliferation, phospho-protein analysis, gene reporter, release of soluble mediators, MSD, CETSA, high content microscopy, flow cytometry

Experience with biochemical assays: enzymatic activity and binding

Experience with cell culture: the preparation and isolation of primary immune cells

Interpersonal Capabilities: Highly motivated, detail-oriented, curious of the science, and desiring to learn novel in vitro pharmacology techniques. Candidate must be highly collaborative and thrive in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

Strong IT skills: familiarity with spreadsheets and curve-fitting programs like graph pad

Organizational Skills: Outstanding time management and organizational abilities, adept at handling multiple priorities and tasks effectively.

Key Leadership Qualifications

Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance

Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly when needed

Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo

Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement

Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality

Additional Information

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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that theCompany believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job gradefor this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors includinggeographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified 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 otherform of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company'ssole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole andabsolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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