Scientist I, In Vivo Pharmacology
About the Company
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience — and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
About the Role
The Discovery Neuroscience In Vivo Pharmacology group at AbbVie's Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated in vivo scientist to join a dynamic team supporting Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease drug discovery programs. This individual will contribute to the design and execution of in vivo studies and support target identification, target validation, PK/PD, and efficacy studies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team members to design and execute in vivo experiments supporting drug discovery efforts, including target identification, target validation, and evaluation of novel molecules
- Conduct in vivo studies in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease animal models
- Perform data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results
- Develop and implement new technologies and methods to advance understanding of disease pathophysiology and target biology
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience
- Demonstrated hands-on experience conducting in vivo mouse studies
- Proficiency in rodent handling, with prior surgical experience; stereotaxic surgery experience highly preferred
- Experience in dosing techniques (e.g., IP, SC, and RO), and rodent necropsy required
- Experience working with transgenic models of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease preferred, but not required
- Experience with imaging techniques such as fluorescence, confocal, or two-photon microscopy is preferable, but not required
- Ability to work independently and conduct studies with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and sites
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs
Applicable only to applicants in locations with pay disclosure requirements: The compensation range is based on the job grade for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation will depend on geographic location and other factors. This range may be modified in the future.