Associate Scientist II, Pharmacology

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Safety Pharmacology department plays an especially influential role in all Abbvie discovery projects by providing both standard in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular and neurobehavioral safety screening as well as fit-for-purpose assay development to aid in critical decision making. Safety pharmacology at Abbvie focuses primarily on cardiovascular safety, but our wide variety of expertise allows us to look at several organ systems including central nervous and gastrointestinal systems and investigate the mechanistic underpinnings of observed toxicities as needed. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our safety pharmacology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for running, analyzing, and reporting in vivo and ex vivo rodent cardiovascular, neurobehavioral, and gastrointestinal assays as well as assisting senior scientists with projects in a collaborative, team-based setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for learning and implementing new experimental protocols, should be able to apply basic scientific principles to research, and be proficient in basic lab and animal handling techniques (compound dosing, rodent restraint, dilution calculations, etc.).

Requirements

• BS/BA in biology or related field with 3 or more years of related experience or MS/MA in biology or related field.
• Animal handling and/or surgical skills are preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and contribute within a team.
• Strong critical thinking skills demonstrating ability to troubleshoot testing issues.
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Fast learner, able to generate and analyze data with little supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office for data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with peptides and/or oligo based modalities in an in vitro and/or in vivo setting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Run, analyze, and report in vivo and ex vivo rodent cardiovascular, neurobehavioral, and gastrointestinal assays.
• Assist senior scientists with projects in a collaborative, team-based setting.
• Learn and implement new experimental protocols.
• Apply basic scientific principles to research.
• Perform basic lab and animal handling techniques including compound dosing, rodent restraint, and dilution calculations.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Participation in short-term incentive programs.
• Participation in long-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree