Associate Scientist, Toxicology II

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Purpose:

The primary functions of this position are conducting laboratory experiments and analysis in support of molecular toxicology studies.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Proactively engage in independent research to explore, develop, troubleshoot, and refine novel cell, biochemical, and molecular biology assays/techniques tailored to critical project demands.
• Demonstrate expertise in a wide array of experimental techniques and data analysis methods.
• Generate, coordinate, and present pivotal data on toxicity mechanisms utilizing in vitro assays or new alternative methodologies (NAMs) as required.
• Efficiently analyze and interpret molecular toxicology data, ensuring timely communication of findings and insights to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively to transfer in vitro platforms and methods across various key groups within AbbVie.

• MS in cell/molecular biology, Molecular toxicology/Pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field with 0-2+ yrs experience. BS in cell/molecular biology, Molecular toxicology/Pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field with 0-2+ yrs experience
• Experience in basic cell culture and cell biology, biochemical, and molecular biology (RNA, DNA, protein) endpoints.  Knowledge of spheroid/organoid culture/analysis is a plus
• Good analytical skills and knowledge in data analysis, interpretation, report writing, and communication (both written and oral)
• Practical knowledge of in vitro assay development and troubleshooting, ability to work in a rapid pace environment
• Experience with molecular model characterization and imaging endpoint a plus
• Knowledge of traditional scientific, statistical, and graphing software

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors  including  geographic location, and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  ​

Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion,  consistent with applicable law. ​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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