Scientist II, AbbVie Biologics Calico Group

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Company Description

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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and LinkedIn .

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist with background in immunology and cellular assay development to join the AbbVie Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine organization to support AbbVies collaboration with the Calico Labs on aging and age-related diseases.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as a part of a team to support the early development of innovative therapeutics for aging and age-related diseases
• Develop and execute cell-based immunology assays, such as immune cell activation, cytokine profiling, and cytotoxicity assays, to enhance our understanding of drug and target biology.
• Perform biological and biochemical assays (flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD or WES, etc.) to characterize or screen recombinant tool and therapeutic proteins, such as antigens, antibodies and other biologic molecules.
• Summarize and graph data from multiple experiments, maintain accurate electronic records of experiments and activities, and timely report experimental results
• Collaborate closely with scientists within the department and across project teams to support projects at different stages.
• Exhibit creativity, adaptability, quantitative thinking, and a commitment to achieving project team goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Masters degree in immunology, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, or other relevant biological sciences with at least 5 years of experience, or Bachelors degree with at least 7 years of experience.
• Expertise in multi-color flow cytometry is essential.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in optimizing and executing immunoassays.
• Proficiency in cell culture, molecular biology and biochemical assays.
• Experience in data science is desirable.
• Ability to work independently on assigned research tasks, anticipate problems and propose potential solutions.
• Capable of thriving in demanding and intellectually challenging environment, and demonstrating effective teamwork across multiple scientific disciplines and functions.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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