Associate Scientist IIScientist I Safety Pharmacology

The Safety Pharmacology department plays an especially influential role in all Abbvie discovery projects by providing both standard cardiovascular and neurobehavioral safety screening as well as fit-for-purpose assay development to aid in critical decision making. Safety pharmacology at Abbvie focuses primarily on cardiovascular safety but our wide variety of expertise allows us to look at several organ systems including central nervous and gastrointestinal systems and investigate the mechanistic underpinnings of observed  toxicities as needed.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our safety pharmacology team. The successful candidate should be able to:
- Design develop optimize and validate in vitro cardiovascular neurobehavioral and gastrointestinal assays including implementation and evaluation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)

- Demonstrate background understanding of electrophysiology principles with specific experience operating and troubleshooting MEA (Microelectrode Array) platforms; ability to interpret multi-electrode recordings
- Execute complex study protocols with advanced proficiency in laboratory techniques often in a collaborative team-based setting

- Contribute to scientific innovation through protocol optimization troubleshooting of complex issues and potential publication or presentation of research findings
- Understand and implement scientific principles to research

-Proficient in basic lab techniques (compound dosing rodent restraint dilution calculations etc.)
 

Qualifications :

-Bachelors Degree or equivalent education with 3 or more years of experience or Masters Degree or equivalent education (Associate Scientist II)

- Bachelors Degree or equivalent education with 5 years of experience or Masters Degree or equivalent education with two years of experience (Scientist I)

-Demonstrate expertise in assay development execution and validation

-Advanced troubleshooting or protocol optimization skills

-Proven experience mentoring training or supervising junior scientists or technical staff
- Experience with peptides and/or oligo-based modalities in an in vitro and/or in vivo setting would be beneficial
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team

-Track record of scientific contributions (publications presentations)
- Good time management and multi-tasking skills
- Fast learner able to generate and analyze data independently
- Proficient with Microsoft office for data analysis
 

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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time