Scientist I, In Vivo Pharmacology

AbbVie•Cambridge, MA

1d•$75,000 - $142,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Discovery Neuroscience In Vivo Pharmacology group at AbbVie’s Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated in vivo scientist to join a dynamic team supporting Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease drug discovery programs. This individual will contribute to the design and execution of in vivo studies and support target identification, target validation, PK/PD, and efficacy studies.

Requirements

Demonstrated hands-on experience conducting in vivo mouse studies
Proficiency in rodent handling, with prior surgical experience; stereotaxic surgery experience highly preferred
Experience in dosing techniques (e.g., IP, SC, and RO), and rodent necropsy required
Ability to work independently and conduct studies with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and sites

Nice To Haves

Experience working with transgenic models of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease preferred, but not required
Experience with imaging techniques such as fluorescence, confocal, or two-photon microscopy is preferable, but not required

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to design and execute in vivo experiments supporting drug discovery efforts, including target identification, target validation, and evaluation of novel molecules
Conduct in vivo studies in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease animal models
Perform data analysis, interpretation, and put together presentation of results
Develop and implement new technologies and methods to advance understanding of disease pathophysiology and target biology