Associate Scientist, I

Job description

The Safety Pharmacology department plays an especially influential role in all AbbVie discovery projects by providing both standard cardiovascular and neurobehavioral safety screening as well as fit-for-purpose assay development to aid in critical decision making. Safety pharmacology at AbbVie focuses primarily on cardiovascular safety, but our wide variety of expertise allows us to look at several organ systems including central nervous and gastrointestinal systems and investigate the mechanistic underpinnings of observed toxicities as needed. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our safety pharmacology team. The successful candidate will be: Responsible for running, analyzing, and reporting in vitro cardiovascular, neurobehavioral, and gastrointestinal assays focused on evaluating and implementing New Approach Methodologies (NAMS) Demonstrate background understanding of electrophysiology principles with specific experience operating and troubleshooting MEA (Microelectrode Array) platforms; ability to interpret multi-electrode recordings Assisting senior scientists with projects in a collaborative, team-based setting Responsible for learning and implementing new experimental protocols Applying basic scientific principles to research and be proficient in basic lab techniques (compound dosing, rodent restraint, dilution calculations, etc.). Qualifications BS/BA in biology or related field. Experience with peptides and/or oligo based modalities in an in vitro and/or in vivo setting would be beneficial Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work and contribute within a team Strong critical thinking skills demonstrating ability to troubleshoot testing issues Good time management and multi-tasking skills Fast learner, able to generate and analyze data with little supervision Proficient with Microsoft office for data analysis