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Job description:  

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist, in-vitro Pharmacologist, who will make contributions to the design, execution, and communication of novel multi-disciplinary research in a highly collaborative Migraine and Pain drug discovery program. Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to conduct basic science studies for the pharmacological evaluation of novel compounds and biologics, as well as to assist in the development of assays and approaches for target engagement and translational biomarkers. He/She will also contribute to the development of new cellular models representative of human disease and will generate high-quality data reports to support the identification and development of novel therapeutics.  

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Contributing to the cellular evaluation of novel therapeutics to treat migraine and other pain related disorders. 
• Contributing to the development of translatable assays/models.  
• Effectively organizing schedule to facilitate acute and longitudinal studies. 
• Formulating novel therapeutics cellular/ex vivo assays. 
• Generating detailed and accurate reports of study outcomes. 
• Adaptable, creative, and quantitative thinking. 
• Opportunities to expand skillset to new approaches and technologies will be available.  
• The successful candidate will be responsible for being an active contributor to Pain related programs in an exciting, fast-paced team environment. 

Qualifications 

• Associate Scientist I: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent Education. 
• Associate Scientist II: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years' experience or Master's Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience). 
• Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree or similar in Neuroscience, Biology or other relevant natural sciences. 
• Hands-on experience in the laboratory, aseptic techniques, and working with cellular models and plate-based assays is a requirement.  
• Experience with genetic, molecular, and histochemistry techniques (e.g., RNA isolation and biomarker quantification by RT-PCR, CRISPR editing, capillary electrophoresis) or ex vivo techniques.  
• Ability to contribute independently but also integrate well into a team to work across multiple scientific disciplines and functions.  
• Ability to independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. 
• Desire to take on additional responsibilities to progress career. 
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative scientific environment with strong communication skills. 
• Experience in drug discovery and primary/iPS cell cultures is a plus.  

Key Competencies: 

• Builds strong relationships with peers to enable higher performance. 
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated. 
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. 
• Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement. 
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality. 

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 roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  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 isearned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 absolutediscretion,  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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