Job Abstract

The Neurotoxin Research Group at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated and innovative candidate for the role of Scientist, Biological Research. 

The successful candidate for this position will contribute to projects aimed at pharmacological characterization of protein-based therapeutics. Under supervision by senior personnel, he/she will be required to work on a variety of in vivo animal pharmacology models to help characterize and evaluate biological compounds.

This individual will need to organize, analyze and interpret results, come forward with recommendations and present the findings to senior personnel or in team meetings. Experience in handling and injecting rodents by various routes is required. Experience with tissue dissection, histological techniques, as well as other laboratory techniques is an advantage. Working knowledge of neuroscience is a plus. The successful candidate will be collaborating extensively with other Research Associates and Scientists, while taking personal responsibility for the success of assigned tasks and projects.

Key responsibilities: 

•        Design and perform in vivo assays and analyze pharmacological results to answer scientific questions.

•        Set goals with experimental timelines and execute a strategy in alignment with the goals and key scientific objectives for the research.

•        Demonstrate creative ‘out of the box’ thinking to solve problems and modify experimental plans when required to achieve project goals.

•        Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives.

•        Work with cross-functional team members to accomplish the goals and requirements of the organization.

•        Make significant contributions to project teams through lab-based, or other work environment activities.

•        Perform data analysis, help write protocols and scientific reports, and provide presentations to multidisciplinary teams and to management.

•        Learn, understand, and become proficient at new experimental techniques.

•        Effectively organize and p resent program updates and research strategies to functional leaders as well as potential and existing partners.

•        Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug, and animal care where applicable.

Significant Work Activities -Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)