Associate Scientist I/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 new animal models of human disease and generates high-quality data reports supporting the identification and development of novel therapeutics. The successful candidate will actively contribute to pain-related programs in a fast-paced team environment. Opportunities to learn additional investigational techniques are available. The position involves in vivo evaluation of novel migraine and pain therapeutics, including rat behavior studies, and may include work with both rats and mice. The scientist is expected to organize acute and longitudinal studies, formulate and administer therapeutics, and accurately report and communicate study outcomes. The role requires reliable, reproducible data generation, interpretation of results, scientific creativity, and effective collaboration across disciplines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or similar in Neuroscience, Biology, or another relevant natural science.
- For Associate Scientist I: Bachelor’s degree with no additional experience required.
- For Associate Scientist II: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree or equivalent education with no additional experience required.
- Hands-on laboratory experience working with rodents, such as rats, including administration of compounds.
- A track record conducting studies with behaving animals.
- Ability to independently generate precise, reliable, and reproducible in vivo data in a timely manner.
- Ability to read and adapt scientific literature to advance models and programs and develop innovative approaches.
- Ability to contribute independently and collaborate across scientific disciplines and functions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative scientific environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cellular assays such as qPCR or calcium flux.
- Experience in drug discovery.
- Adaptability, creativity, quantitative thinking, openness to suggestions and experimentation, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to in vivo evaluation of novel therapeutics for migraine and other pain-related disorders, including rat behavior studies.
- Contribute to the development of translatable models.
- Organize schedules to facilitate acute and longitudinal studies.
- Formulate and administer novel therapeutics to rats and mice.
- Generate detailed and accurate reports of study outcomes.
- Interpret and effectively communicate results of in vivo studies.
- Contribute actively to pain-related programs in a collaborative scientific team.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
