What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist II/Scientist I - In Vivo Pharmacology position at BioSpace?
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.
Job Description
The Discovery Neuroscience In Vivo Pharmacology group in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated scientist to join a dynamic team supporting target validation and performing PK/PD studies. The ideal candidate has experience in independently running complex studies and in coordinating efforts between team members.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.
Job Description
The Discovery Neuroscience In Vivo Pharmacology group in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated scientist to join a dynamic team supporting target validation and performing PK/PD studies. The ideal candidate has experience in independently running complex studies and in coordinating efforts between team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for design and implementation of in vivo testing of multispecific biologics, small molecules, and siRNAs to support projects in the areas of Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease
- Identify and solve technical problems independently, implement new assays and workflows
- Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports
- Collaborate with colleagues at various AbbVie sites
- Present original work internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate Scientist II Qualifications: Bachelors Degree, with typically 3 or more years experience OR Masters Degree (no additional experience)
- Scientist I Qualifications: BSc or MS in Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, Pharmacology, or related discipline with typically 5 (BSc), or 3 (MS) years of experience in industry and/or academia
- Proven track record of working in multidisciplinary in vivo pharmacology teams
- Experience with in vivo models of neurodegeneration, particularly with models of Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease
- Proven track record in characterizing complex biotherapeutics in vivo (biologics, small molecules, siRNA)
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
- Candidate must be a goal-oriented team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong can-do attitude
- Background in receptor and / or transporter biology
- Background in brain barriers biology
- Prior team membership in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry
- Experience with ex vivo readouts including immunohistochemistry and biochemistry (ELISA, WB)
- Experience with image analysis
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
- This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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