Company DescriptionAbbVie'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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Job DescriptionThe Genetic, Environmental and Occupational Toxicology department is a diverse team of scientists with the goal of supporting both AbbVie Discovery and Development projects by providing both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP in vitro and in vivo genetic toxicology testing and characterizing the biological mechanisms of toxicological findings.We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our genetic toxicology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for running, analyzing, and reporting in vitro assays as well as assisting scientists with projects as needed in a collaborative, team-based setting. The successful candidate will apply basic scientific principles to research and be proficient in biology lab techniques (pipetting, cell culture, molecular biology, flow cytometry, etc.).Responsibilities:
Apply basic scientific principles to research.
Completely follow established experimental protocols and assess results.
Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and/or techniques. Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time and laboratory supplies and reagents, when appropriate.
Consult literature to understand the scientific purpose of assignments. Impact projects predominantly through lab-based activities.
Learn, understand, and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials and GLP compliance, where applicable.
Qualifications
BS or MS in biology, chemistry, toxicology, or a related field, or equivalent education, with typically 0 (MS) or 3+ (BS) years’ experience
Experience with cell culture and/or microbiology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work and contribute within a team
Good time management and multi-tasking skills
Fast learner, able to generate and analyze data with little supervision
Proficient with Microsoft Office or alternative software tools for data analysis
Preferred:Experience with flow cytometry for cell cycle and/or protein expression analysisAdditional InformationApplicable 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 in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay 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/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages 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 benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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 AbbVie’s 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.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
