Scientist I, In Vivo Pharmacology

The Discovery Neuroscience In Vivo Pharmacology group at AbbVies Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge Massachusetts is seeking a highly skilled self-motivated in vivo scientist to join a dynamic team supporting Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease drug discovery programs. This individual will contribute to the design and execution of in vivo studies and support target identification target validation PK/PD and efficacy studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to design and execute in vivo experiments supporting drug discovery efforts including target identification target validation and evaluation of novel molecules
• Conduct in vivo studies in Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease animal models
• Perform data analysis interpretation and put together presentation of results
• Develop and implement new technologies and methods to advance understanding of disease pathophysiology and target biology

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience or Masters Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience conducting in vivo mouse studies
• Proficiency in rodent handling with prior surgical experience; stereotaxic surgery experience highly preferred
• Experience in dosing techniques (e.g. IP SC and RO) and rodent necropsy required
• Experience working with transgenic models of Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease preferred but not required
• Experience with imaging techniques such as fluorescence confocal or two-photon microscopy is preferable but not required
• Ability to work independently and conduct studies with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and sites

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