Allergan Aesthetics Biological Research is seeking a highly motivated and innovative candidate who will contribute to multi-disciplinary research in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will support projects aimed at pharmacological characterization of protein-based therapeutics. Under supervision by senior personnel, he/she will carry out a variety of in vivo pharmacological and behavioral assays to characterize and evaluate molecules of interest in rodent models. The candidate will participate in the design of research studies and independently generate precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner. He/she will demonstrate experimental precision, strong data analysis and interpretation skills, and excellent verbal and written communication ability.

• Perform routine tasks competently and independently, and generate reliable and consistent results.

• Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations.

• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.

• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.

• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.

• Place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.

• Demonstrate technical proficiency in his/her field.

• Impact projects predominantly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities.

• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.

• Experience working with various rodent in vivo pharmacological and behavioral assays is required.

• Experience with small animal handling, dosing of molecules through various routes of administration, and post-mortem tissue harvest is required.

• Experience with histological techniques, including immunohistochemistry and microscopy, as well as other laboratory techniques (e.g., cell culture) is highly preferred.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer skills: working knowledge of MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required. Knowledge of graphing software (e.g., GraphPad prism) and basic understanding of statistical analyses is a plus.

Applicable to California Applicants Only 

• The below range is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This range may be modified in the future. 

• The salary range for this role is posted below 

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive program 

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs 

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

• 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 discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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