Associate Scientist II/Scientist I - Safety Pharmacology

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 should be able to:
- Design, develop, optimize, and validate in vitro cardiovascular, neurobehavioral, and gastrointestinal assays, including implementation and evaluation of 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
- Execute complex study protocols with advanced proficiency in laboratory techniques, often in a collaborative, team-based setting

- Contribute to scientific innovation through protocol optimization, troubleshooting of complex issues, and potential publication or presentation of research findings
- Understand and implement scientific principles to research

-Proficient in basic lab techniques (compound dosing, rodent restraint, dilution calculations, etc.)
 

-Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with 3 or more years of experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate Scientist II)

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with two years of experience (Scientist I)

-Demonstrate expertise in assay development, execution, and validation

-Advanced troubleshooting or protocol optimization skills

-Proven experience mentoring, training, or supervising junior scientists or technical staff
- 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 collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team

-Track record of scientific contributions (publications, presentations)
- Good time management and multi-tasking skills
- Fast learner, able to generate and analyze data independently
- Proficient with Microsoft office for data analysis