Associate Scientist II, Toxicology

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 X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist willing to develop and enhance current skills in cell culture and complex in vitro model development. The position, as part of the Investigative Toxicology and Pathology group, is a key interface between internal stakeholders across AbbVie (Discovery, Development Sciences, and Preclinical Toxicology). Using strong scientific and organizational skills, hands-on experience in in vitro model development and use, the successful candidate is expected to impact risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• By supporting development and conduct of in vitro cell culture studies, the successful candidate will contribute to risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline
• Build complex in vitro models across a diverse range of cell and tissue types
• Utilize spheroid, organoid, and organ-on-chip systems to screen compounds for evaluation of toxic mechanisms
• Independently generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills
• Exhibit excellent communication skills in a diverse and cross-functional environment

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in biology or related field with 3-5 years of experience or Master's degree or equivalent education in biology or related field with 0-2 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture and in vitro model development
• Ability to work and contribute within a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot
• Fast learner, able to generate and analyze data with little supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft excel and GraphPad prism for data analysis

Preferred:

• Proven record of scientific contributions to the scientific community
• Experience with co-culture, organoid, spheroid, and/or microphysiological systems
• Knowledge and familiarity with cellular biology, pharmacology, and/or toxicology
• Experience with microscopy, immunofluorescent staining, and/or high content imaging

Additional Information

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