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AbbVie
Associate Scientist I/II, In Vivo Pharmacology
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A Biophysicist is a scientist who uses physics to study biological systems using an interdisciplinary approach. Studies from molecules to organisms are conducted, analyzed, and interpreted for scientific evidence in proving or providing information for the greater good of medicine or science. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
$90,181 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Details Company Description About AbbVie 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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
He/Shewill alsocontribute to thedevelopment of new animal modelsof human disease and will generate high-quality datareportsto support the identification and development of novel therapeutics.
Including administrationof compounds. A track recordinconducting studies with behaving animalsis also essential. Additionalexperience with cellular assays (e.g., qPCR, calcium flux) would be an asset. The individual must be able to readand adapt scientific literature toadvance models and programs and to form innovative approaches. Ability to contributeindependently,butalsointegrate well into ateamtowork across multiple scientific disciplines and functions. Desire to take onadditionalresponsibilities to progress career. Ability towork ina highly collaborative scientific environment withstrongcommunicationskills. Experience in drug discoverywould be desirable.
Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.
Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html 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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description Job description:
We areseekingahighlymotivatedinvivoScientistwho will make contributions to thedesign,execution,and communication of novel multi-disciplinary research ina highly collaborativeMigraineand Paindrug discovery program. Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be toconductbasic sciencestudiesfor the pharmacological evaluation of novel compoundsand biologics,as well astoassistin thedevelopment ofapproachesfortarget engagement andtranslationalbiomarkers.He/Shewill alsocontribute to thedevelopment of new animal modelsof human disease and will generate high-quality datareportsto support the identification and development of novel therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Contributetothein vivo(ratbehavior)evaluationof novel therapeuticsto treatmigraineand other painrelated disorders. Contributeto thedevelopment oftranslatablemodels. Effectively organizescheduletofacilitateacute and longitudinalstudies. Formulate and administer novel therapeutics to rats and mice. Generate detailed andaccuratereports of study outcomes. Adaptable, creative,andthinkquantitatively. Opportunities tolearnadditionalinvestigational techniques will be available. The successful candidate willbe responsible forbeing an active contributortoPain relatedprograms in an exciting, fast-paced team environment.Qualifications Qualifications AssociateScientist I:
Bachelors Degree, or equivalent Education.Associate Scientist II:
Bachelors Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years experience orMasters Degreeor equivalent education (noadditionalexperience). Minimumrequirement isaBachelorsdegreeor similar inNeuroscience,Biologyor other relevantnaturalsciences. Ability to independently generate precise,reliableandreproducible invivodatain a timely manner. Be able to interpret and effectively communicateresultsof these studies. Hands-on experience in the laboratory working with rodents(e.g., rats)isessential.Including administrationof compounds. A track recordinconducting studies with behaving animalsis also essential. Additionalexperience with cellular assays (e.g., qPCR, calcium flux) would be an asset. The individual must be able to readand adapt scientific literature toadvance models and programs and to form innovative approaches. Ability to contributeindependently,butalsointegrate well into ateamtowork across multiple scientific disciplines and functions. Desire to take onadditionalresponsibilities to progress career. Ability towork ina highly collaborative scientific environment withstrongcommunicationskills. Experience in drug discoverywould be desirable.
Key Competencies:
Buildsstrong relationships with peers to enable higher performance. Learnsfast,graspsthe "essence"and can change course quickly whereindicated. Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement. Embracesthe ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.
Note:
No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html 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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.