Associate Scientist II, In Vivo Pharmacology
About The Position
AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated in vivo scientist to contribute to the design, execution, and communication of multidisciplinary research in a collaborative Migraine and Pain drug discovery program. The role conducts basic science studies to pharmacologically evaluate novel compounds and biologics and assists in developing approaches for target engagement and translational biomarkers. It also contributes to developing animal models of human disease and generates high-quality reports to support identification and development of novel therapeutics. The successful candidate will contribute to pain-related programs in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Opportunities to learn additional investigational techniques are available. The position includes 5% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, typically with 3 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree or equivalent education with no additional experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or similar in neuroscience, biology, or another relevant natural science.
- Hands-on laboratory experience working with rodents, including compound administration.
- Track record conducting studies with behaving animals.
- Ability to independently generate precise, reliable, and reproducible in vivo data in a timely manner, and interpret and effectively communicate study results.
- Ability to read and adapt scientific literature to advance models and programs and form innovative approaches.
- Ability to contribute independently and integrate well into a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative scientific environment.
- Adaptable, creative, quantitative thinker who learns quickly, changes course when indicated, is open to suggestions and experimentation, and embraces and advances others’ ideas.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience with cellular assays such as qPCR or calcium flux.
- Experience in drug discovery.
- Desire to take on additional responsibilities to progress career.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to in vivo rat-behavior evaluations of novel therapeutics for migraine and other pain-related disorders.
- Contribute to the development of translatable models and new animal models of human disease.
- Organize schedules to facilitate acute and longitudinal studies.
- Formulate and administer novel therapeutics to rats and mice.
- Generate detailed, accurate reports of study outcomes.
- Independently generate precise, reliable, and reproducible in vivo data in a timely manner, and interpret and communicate study results.
- Read and adapt scientific literature to advance models and programs and develop innovative approaches.
- Contribute to pain-related programs and collaborate across scientific disciplines and functions.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
