Associate, Scientist II Full-time

Associate Scientist

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our Rheumatology team at the ABC Worcester, MA location. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing a range of in vitro and in vivo experiments, including cell culture, plate-based assays, and studies involving acute and chronic models of rheumatological mechanisms and diseases. This role requires the analysis, interpretation, communication, and presentation of high-quality, reproducible data sets to support multiple programs across the rheumatology portfolio. The ideal candidate will maintain a high level of proficiency in the laboratory, work effectively in a cross-functional environment, and apply both theoretical and practical knowledge to core scientific research principles. Additionally, they will foster a positive learning attitude and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generate and analyze precise, reliable, and reproducible data. Interpret data and communicate in a timely manner under the direction of the Scientist or Senior Scientist.
• Able to follow established experimental protocols and effectively troubleshoot when problems arise. Recognize, report, and critique variances or deviations.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Experience with traditional in vitro and plate-based experimentation (ELISAs, MSD, Luminex platforms).
• Proficiency in cell culture techniques including maintenance, passage, and storage of cell lines and primary cell cultures.
• In vivo experience with background in rodent husbandry and technical skills highly preferred (dosing various routes of administration, animal handling and scoring, and necropsy techniques).

• Maintain equipment and manage supplies to ensure efficient lab operations.
• Review scientific literature for insights that aid experimental design and contribute ideas.
• Maintain an accurate and current electronic laboratory notebook.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of animals, materials, and controlled and radioactive drug substances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years' experience or Master's Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to explain complex scientific ideas clearly and encourage collaborative dialogue.
• Competence with Microsoft Word programs including PowerPoint and Excel, and graphing programs and software.
• Experience with multicolor flow cytometry, cytometer operations and acquisition (BD FACS Canto, Fortessa, Cytek Aurora), and analysis software (FlowJo).
• Ability to work cross functionally in a matrixed environment to support key stakeholders.
• Organized and effective at time and resource management. Able to prioritize appropriately and execute multiple workflows simultaneously.
• Proactive and adaptable learner who will actively contribute to a team-oriented culture of collaboration and shared purpose.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.

Pay Range: $58656 – 107500 USD