About this role
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)Assisting senior scientists with projects in a collaborative, team-based settingResponsible for learning and implementing new experimental protocolsApplying basic scientific principles to research and be proficient in basic lab techniques (compound dosing, rodent restraint, dilution calculations, etc.). 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 beneficialExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work and contribute within a teamStrong critical thinking skills demonstrating ability to troubleshoot testing issuesGood time management and multi-tasking skillsFast learner, able to generate and analyze data with little supervisionProficient with Microsoft office for data analysis 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 in good faith it will pay for this role at the time ofthis 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 anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand 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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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