Associate Scientist II, Transcriptional Profiling
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Advanced Cell Technologies Screening and Sequencing (ACTS) group in Discovery Neuroscience in Cambridge MA is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our team. This position is responsible for performing molecular biological research focused on target identification and validation supporting early drug discovery efforts for neurodegenerative diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders. The ideal candidate will be collaborative productive and have strong hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to support multiple neuroscience pipeline projects that require both molecular and transcriptomic validation as well as target identification for the exploratory projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and assist with advanced molecular biology techniques including gene expression analysis and next-generation sequencing for target identification and validation research.
- Collaborate with colleagues at various AbbVie and external sites
- Analyze and summarize data and participate in the interpretation of results.
- Communicate with colleagues to discuss projects and experiment status and results.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and manage supplies.
- Develop scientific and technical proficiency as necessary for project completion
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree in Molecular Biology Cell Biology Neuroscience or related field with typically 3 or more years experience or Masters Degree (no additional experience)
- Strong skillset in molecular biology techniques (RNA/DNA isolation and QC).
- Experience with medium-throughput screening (qPCR and ddPCR).
- Experience with next-generation sequencing (bulk RNA-seq and sc/snRNA-seq)
- Ability to independently execute and analyze experiments and troubleshoot technical challenges
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automated laboratory system (KingFisher Flex and Biomek i7 workstation).
- Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams and in external collaboration.
Additional Information :
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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Transfection
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Suspension Experience
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
