Associate Scientist II, QTAS

About the role

The QTAS Department within AbbVie's South San Francisco location is seeking a highly motivated scientist to support the creation and implementation of flow cytometry (FCM) based pharmacodynamic cell-based assays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory studies in support of pharmacodynamic biomarker development and execution of individual immune-oncology and immunology R&D projects using flow cytometry.
• Independently design, implement and monitor flow cytometric biomarker assays as well as data collection in early pre-clinical and clinical trials.
• Maintain existing R coding scripts in support of preclinical and clinical biomarker data.
• Implement bioinformatic scripts and develop data visualization approaches for preclinical studies.
• Evaluate emerging algorithms and approaches to improve rigorous assay development and internal quality control measures.
• Interact with cross-functional teams to establish productive collaborations.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in both conventional and spectral flow cytometry: BD Fortessa X20, BD Symphony, and Cytek Aurora/Aurora Evo.
• Experience with various flow cytometric analysis software including OMIQ and FlowJo.
• In depth knowledge of fluorochromes and familiarization with complex multi-color flow cytometry.
• Prior experience with R and Python coding languages and data visualization approaches.
• Strong and relevant publication record in the bioinformatics, immune-oncology, and immunology fields.
• Highly motivated, self-driven and results-oriented person with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for generating ideas, learning, solving technical problems and applying new technologies to further scientific goals.
• Basic knowledge in Immunology and of various immune cell populations.

Qualifications

• External Bachelors Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years experience or Masters Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience).
• Must have 1+ years of hands-on flow cytometry experience.
• Able to work with various BD instruments (i.e. Fortessa, Symphony) and Cytek Aurora.
• Experienced with various flow cytometric analysis software including OMIQ and FlowJo.
• In depth knowledge of fluorochromes and familiarization with complex multi-color flow cytometry.
• Prior experience with R and Python coding languages and data visualization approaches.
• Strong and relevant publication record in the bioinformatics, immune-oncology, and immunology fields.
• Highly motivated, self-driven and results-oriented person with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for generating ideas, learning, solving technical problems and applying new technologies to further scientific goals.
• Basic knowledge in Immunology and of various immune cell populations.

Skills

• Fluorochromes and complex multi-color flow cytometry.
• R and Python coding languages and data visualization approaches.
• Bioinformatics, immune-oncology, and immunology fields.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and technology application skills.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Committed to operating with integrity.
• Driving innovation.
• Transforming lives.
• Serving our community.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A