Scientist I, Cell and Molecular Biologist

About the role

AbbVie Oncology Discovery is seeking a highly motivated and experienced cancer cell biologist to support drug discovery projects in our in vitro cancer biology team with a focus on antibody-drug conjugates.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro studies to assess novel antibody-drug conjugates
• Analyze and interpret experiments and present data to the broader project team and group meetings
• Propose relevant follow-up experiments as needed
• Troubleshoot and/or optimize experimental procedures as needed to further the program goals
• Contribute to the preparation of data packages for scientific publications, regulatory documents, and patent applications
• Work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment as part of a diverse research team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance programs from early discovery to preclinical development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree with two years of experience in molecular/cellular biology, cancer biology, pharmacology or related discipline with significant research experience
• Proficiency in tissue culture, cellular & biochemical in vitro assay development and molecular biology techniques (e.g Western blotting/WES, ELISA, proliferation assays, FACS, lentivirus)
• Background in drug discovery, pharmacology and assay development
• Organizational skills and experience with computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, GraphPad, FlowJo, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and application of methods of antibody characterization and/or antibody-drug conjugates
• Knowledge and experience with a broad range of assays to characterize targeted protein degradation
• Familiarity and proficiency with available genomic/transcriptomic datasets (TCGA, DepMap, CCLE etc.)

Leadership Competencies

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
• Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the 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 innovation and manages to reality

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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