Associate Scientist I/II, In Vivo Pharmacology - Immunology/Fibrosis

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The Immunology organization within AbbVie's Discovery R&D function is seeking a highly motivated in vivo research scientist to join the Immunology/Fibrosis team at AbbVie, Lake County. Primary responsibilities include independently executing preclinical in vivo models of skin and lung fibrosis as well as mechanism of action and PK/PD studies. The ideal candidate will be able to design and troubleshoot in vivo pharmacology studies based on previous hands-on experience and foundational theoretical knowledge.

Other responsibilities include:

• Competency in all aspects of rodent handling and treatment including IP, SC, PO, and IV dosing of small molecules and biologics in mice and rats.
• Independently processing animal tissues and conducting downstream analyses.
• Developing and optimizing new methods/techniques to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Strong problem-solving skills are required.
• Using an electronic notebook to maintain records.
• Working closely with his/her supervisor to schedule and prioritize workload to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Exhibiting excellent communication skills and the ability to present data clearly and thoroughly in both one-on-one interactions and group meetings.
• Willingness to 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 Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Immunology, or a related field is required.
• Associate Scientist I requires BS degree and no additional experience.
• Associate Scientist II requires BS and 3+ years of related experience or MS and no additional experience required.
• Experience in conducting in vivo pharmacology studies and background knowledge in immunology/fibrosis and drug discovery is desired.
• Experience in ex vivo processing of tissues (homogenization, RNA extraction) and analyses (ELISA, MSD, PCR) is desired.
• Highly developed communication skills and keen ability to engage internal and external team members in collaborative research.

Significant Work Activities
N/A
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
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