Scientist l

AbbVie•Cambridge, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AbbVie’s Immunology R&D organization is expanding its early discovery team at the Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge, MA. We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist I to join our Respiratory Discovery team and contribute to the identification and validation of novel therapeutics for inflammatory lung diseases. The Cambridge-based early discovery team integrates human disease transcriptomic and multi-omic data sets with mechanistic in vitro studies to elucidate disease-driving pathways and advance innovative therapeutic strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing support and the development of preclinical in vitro and in vivo models for respiratory diseases. The ideal candidate is scientifically curious, collaborative, enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated. This position requires passion, attention to detail, prior hands-on experience, and teamwork within a fast-paced drug discovery environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with prior in vivo experience will receive extra consideration

Responsibilities

Sterile cell culture (cell lines and primary cells)
Prior hands-on experience with primary innate and adaptive immune cells
Process and analyze ex-vivo human and animal tissues for disease-relevant endpoints
Perform analyses using the following techniques: Flow cytometry, Quantitative PCR, Protein analyses – ELISA, MSD and multiplex assays, Western blotting
Develop and implement assays that monitor cellular processes
Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods and communicate findings through presentations and scientific discussions
Maintain detailed experimental records and ensure compliance with electronic laboratory notebook