Associate Scientist II, in vitro Preclinical Development Full-time NEW

Associate Scientist II, In Vitro Preclinical Development

AbbVie is seeking a driven and innovative Associate Scientist II, in vitro Preclinical Development, to join the mRNA-tLNP group. The Associate Scientist II, in vitro Preclinical Development, will develop and perform cell-based assays to generate data that advance mRNA-tLNP pipeline programs from early discovery through IND-enabling studies.

Responsibilities:

• Execution in vitro assays to evaluate mRNA-tLNP-mediated T-cell reprogramming, including assessment of cytotoxicity, T-cell effector function, and flow cytometry based immune cell phenotyping.
• Isolate PBMCs and T cells from leukopaks.
• Use aseptic techniques to culture mammalian cells, including tumor cell lines, T cells, and PBMCs.
• Make stable tumor cell lines using techniques such as electroporation, viral delivery, and nanoparticle transfections.
• Perform routine tasks competently and independently, and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.
• Maintain and implement good laboratory practice including an accurate online laboratory notebook system, instrument and reagent validation, and personal safety precautions.
• Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Organize and communicate data (written and oral) and participate in project team meetings, with an emphasis on applications in oncology and autoimmune diseases.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years' experience or Master's Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience), in immunology, cell and molecular biology or related field.
• Previous experience in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) production and evaluation is desirable.
• Experience with aseptic/sterile techniques culturing of mammalian cells, including cell lines, T cells, and PBMCs.
• Experience with viral and non-viral gene transfer techniques to engineer mammalian cells.
• Experience designing and executing assays to assess T cell function including cytotoxicity, activation, proliferation and cytokine profiling.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry and data processing.
• Experience designing and executing plate-based assays, including ELISA and Luminex/MSD.
• Experience with scientific data analysis software including CellEngine and Tableau is highly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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.

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.