AbbVie
Scientist I, In Vitro Biology
North Chicago, IL, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 hours ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationStatisticsPharmacologyqPCRCell CultureResearchProtein AnalysisCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills
About the role
- For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.
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- This scientist will contribute to discovery research efforts focused on supporting novel therapeutic approaches for obesity.
Responsibilities
- Independently design, execute, and interpret critical in vitro experiments supporting discovery obesity programs, with an emphasis on cell-based assay systems.
- Maintain and perform routine work with primary cultures, recombinant cell lines, and other molecular pharmacology-relevant in vitro models.
- Support recombinant cell line generation, compound testing, assay development, and proof-of-concept studies through careful execution of experimental workflows.
- Lead assay optimization efforts, troubleshooting, and implementation of new or modified in vitro methods.
- Maintain detailed and compliant experimental records, observations, and study documentation.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams to support program objectives and data interpretation.
Requirements
- Generate, organize, and analyze experimental data with a high degree of accuracy and reproducibility.
- Hands-on experience with receptor pharmacology-relevant readouts such as cell signaling assays, high-content imaging, viability assays, reporter assays, ELISA, qPCR, or similar techniques.
- Proficiency in data analysis and presentation using tools such as GraphPad Prism.
- Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with 5 or more years of experience
- or an M.S. or equivalent degree with 2 or more years of experience in an academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical setting.
Nice to have
- Experience with primary cell culture, recombinant cell systems, or other in vitro model platforms.
- Exposure to compound screening, assay development, or proof-of-concept studies in a discovery setting.
- Knowledge of metabolic disease biology and early drug discovery workflows.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis or data visualization tools.
- Core Competencies
- Scientific rigor and experimental discipline
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Curiosity, initiative, and problem-solving mindset
Equal opportunity
- Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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