Associate Scientist II, QTAS

The QTAS Department within AbbVies South San Francisco location is seeking a highly motivated scientist to support the creation and implementation of flow cytometry (FCM) based pharmacodynamic cell-based assays that promote the development of novel therapies from the bench to the addition the ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences bioinformatics ability to drive cutting-edge science and work in a matrix environment. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment with the overall objective to incorporate emerging technologies and streamline data analysis for early and late-stage drug development addition you will have opportunities to contribute to broader areas within QTAS as your experience and expertise warrants.

• Work as part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team in an integrated early drug development laboratory
• Conduct laboratory studies in support of pharmacodynamic biomarker development and execution of individual immune-oncology and immunology R&D projects using flow cytometry
• Independently design implement and monitor flow cytometric biomarker assays as well as data collection in early pre-clinical and clinical trials
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in both conventional and spectral flow cytometry: BD Fortessa X20 BD Symphony and Cytek Aurora/Aurora Evo
• Maintaining existing R coding scripts in support of preclinical and clinical biomarker data
• Implement bioinformatic scripts and develop data visualization approaches for preclinical studies
• Evaluate emerging algorithms and approaches to improve rigorous assay development and internal quality control measures
• Interact with cross-functional teams to establish productive collaborations

Qualifications :

Qualifications - External

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years experience or Masters Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience)
• Must have 1 years of hands-on flow cytometry experience
• Able to work with various BD instruments (i.e. Fortessa Symphony) and Cytek Aurora
• Experienced with various flow cytometric analysis software including OMIQ and FlowJo is essential
• In depth knowledge of fluorochromes and familiarization with complex multi-color flow cytometry are highly desirable
• Prior experience with R and Python coding languages and data visualization approaches are required
• Strong and relevant publication record in the bioinformatics immune-oncology and immunology fields
• Highly motivated self-driven and results-oriented person with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Work both as a team player and independent scientific contributor
• Passion for generating ideas learning solving technical problems and applying new technologies to further scientific goals
• Basic knowledge in Immunology and of various immune cell populations is a plus
• Able to handle multiple projects and highly attentive to details

 MG1Do you want the candidate to just perform assays or they themselves also develop the assays

Additional Information :

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Employment Type :

Full-time