In Vitro Associate Scientist Full-time

Associate Scientist – Immunology R&D

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.

AbbVie's Immunology R&D organization is expanding its early discovery team at the Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge, MA. We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our expanding immunology team in the area of respiratory diseases. The early discovery team in Cambridge is focused on target validation for the treatment of respiratory diseases through computational analysis of human disease tissue derived datasets, and through in vitro and in vivo experimental approaches to make a remarkable impact on patient lives. This scientist will specifically support the development of preclinical in vitro and in vivo models for respiratory diseases. We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated individual. This position requires passion, attention to detail, prior hands-on experience, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sterile cell culture (cell lines and primary cells)
• Skillful in standard molecular and cellular biology techniques
• Implement assays that monitor cellular processes
• Candidates with knowledge of the following techniques will receive extra consideration: flow cytometry, PCR/gene analysis, protein/cytokine measurement via ELISA/MSD
• Analyze data and present work in internal meetings
• Maintain accurate laboratory records/electronic lab notebook and data
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and their teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, immunology or other biological sciences with 0-3+ (BS/BA) years of experience.

Key AbbVie Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable high performance
• Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change course quickly where indicated
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
• Embraces the ideas of others and nurtures innovation to make possibilities real

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Pay Range: $58656 – 96500 USD

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.