Scientist, Cell/Molecular Biology

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. 

Key Responsibilities

• Execute tasks to support dvlpmt & evaluation of novel small molecules for clinical drug candidates in oncology.
• Perform cell culture & assays incl: DNA/RNA/protein purification, siRNA/CRISPR knockdowns, Lentiviral transfections, immunoprecipitation, WES, western blot, ELISA, MSD, HTRF, quantitative PCR, protein degradation & colorimetric assays.
• Collect, analyze, & summarize data for presentations & reports.

Education & Experience

Must have a Master's  in Cellular or Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology,  Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or related field & 2 yrs of exp as a Scientist: 

(i) performing (a) molecular cellular biology techniques in cell culture, (b) western blotting, immunoprecipitation, WES, or ELISA, (c) DNA/RNA isolation, RT-PCR, separation techniques for primary cells, & (d) gene expression analysis;

(ii) Developing, optimizing, & troubleshooting cell-based assays; &

(iii) communicating scientific rationale, methodology, & results in written & oral formats.

Of exp req'd, must also have 1 yr exp:

(i) manipulating gene/protein expression in cancer cell types (such as transduction of primary cells, siRNA or CRISPR knockdown); &

(ii) Using biological data analysis software tools such as GraphPad Prism & computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint.

Experience may be gained concurrently.

Salary Range: $125,508.24 - $138,500.00 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en. Refer to Req ID: REF38601G

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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 and long-term incentive programs.

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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