Scientist II

Company Description

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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

AbbVie is at the forefront of cancer research, discovering innovative treatments to meet the unmet needs of cancer patients. Our strong pipeline includes both small molecule and biologic therapeutic approaches with first-in-class agents that target multiple pathways central to the growth and survival of both solid and hematological malignancies.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished in vitro biologist to join our cancer research organization. This scientist will be part of a team dedicated to discovering and developing novel immunotherapies for cancer treatment.

• Investigate, identify, develop and optimize in vitro assays and cellular models to interrogate immune cell activity and immune and tumor cell interactions.
• Perform standard biochemical, cellular and molecular techniques; experience in CRISPR-mediated gene editing is preferred.
• Identify and troubleshoot experimental procedures to generate conclusive results.
• Generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments and suggest, design and pursue relevant experiments that further project goals.
• Understand relevant scientific literature and apply theoretical framework to solving problems.
• Independently schedule and prioritize workload to manage several tasks simultaneously and identify / utilize resources outside of own group
• Efficiently organize and present scientific plans and data at project team meetings.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary research team in an exciting, fast-paced environment under the mentorship of a supervisor.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• BS or MS in cell or molecular biology, immunology, or related field with typically BS 7 years of experience; MS or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience.
• Experience in Immuno-oncology research is a plus.
• Broad and versatile technical expertise in immunological, cell/molecular biology, and/or biochemical assays (FACS, ELISA, Western blotting, cell culture, immune cell function assays, etc.) and assay development.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments.
• Proven track record of generating publication quality data and contributing to manuscript or patent preparation.
• Highly developed communication skills and keen ability to engage internal and external team members in collaborative research.
  
  
  

Additional Information

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 the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in 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 to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.
  
  
  

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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