Scientist l

Responsibilities

• Routine culture and maintenance of immortalized and primary cell cultures, especially of NHP and human origin.
• Isolation of primary human cells from various sources including tissue and whole blood.
• Work with a Principal Scientist to develop flow cytometry panels for immunophenotyping
• Design, perform, and interpret in vitro experiments to support drug discovery and development activities with both human and NHP primary immune cells.
• Conduct experiments with a high level of independence and initiative and performing tasks with minimal direct supervision for routine methods.
• Independently schedule and prioritize workload to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Maintain detailed and timely electronic documentation to ensure adherence to departmental procedures and contribute to final reports as needed.
• Interact with other scientists within a matrixed environment including to identify / utilize resources outside of own group and presenting findings to audiences with diverse backgrounds (e.g., immunologists, cell biologists, pathologists, bioengineers).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree at least 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree with at least two years of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in cell and molecular biological assays such as qPCR analysis, multicolor flow cytometry, FACS, ELISA/Luminex/MSD, cell proliferation/viability assays, cytotoxicity, and in vitro cell stimulation assays
• Strong written/oral communication and presentation skills are important. Experience with electronic lab notebooks is preferred.
• Experience with statistical analysis and graphing software (Excel, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism)
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
• 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.
• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join Discovery Immunology's Nonhuman Primate (NHP) In Vivo Pharmacology team. As part of that team, this position will drive the development and deployment of NHP in vitro and in vivo models to support AbbVie's Immunology drug discovery efforts. This is a hands-on and lab-based role requiring significant cell biology and ex vivo expertise. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell-based assays in the context of autoimmune disease.

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