Associate Scientist, I

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

4d • $58,656 - $99,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 hands-on experience with in vitro model development and use, the successful candidate is expected to impact risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in biology or related field with 3-5 years of experience or Master’s degree or equivalent education in biology or related field with no experience required
• Hands-on experience in 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

Nice To Haves

• Proven record of scientific contributions to the scientific community
• Experience with co-culture, organoid, spheroid, and/or microphysiological systems
• Knowledge and familiarity with cellular biology
• Experience with microscopy, ELISA, protein quantification

Responsibilities

• 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 and build complex in vitro models across a diverse range of cell and tissue types
• Utilize spheroid, organoid, and organ-on-chip systems to screen compounds for evaluation of toxic mechanisms
• 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

Benefits

• paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• short-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level