Associate Scientist Rheumatology Job at AbbVie – Apply Now!
AbbVie is hiring a highly motivated Associate Scientist II or Scientist I to join its Rheumatology research team in Cambridge, MA. This full-time opportunity offers early-career scientists the chance to make meaningful contributions to the understanding of diseases like RA, Systemic Sclerosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Ideal for candidates skilled in in vitro research, fibroblast assays, and molecular biology, this role supports a robust discovery portfolio aimed at transforming patient outcomes.
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 โ immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care โ and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Details:ย
Job Post: Associate Scientist II or Scientist I, Rheumatology
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Function: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: R00129273
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to join our Rheumatology team at our Cambridge, MA office. The ideal candidate should be driven, experienced, collaborative, adaptable, and productive. They will support in vitro research efforts for our existing early-stage through late-stage discovery portfolio programs.
Responsibilities:
- Scientific Research: Design and execute precise in vitro experiments to advance understanding of rheumatic disease biology.
- Lab Techniques: Skillfully use methods like pipetting, cell culture, molecular biology, ELISA, fibroblasts functional assays (proliferation, migration, invasion), and flow cytometry to collect quality data.
- Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret results accurately, creating reports and presentations to share with teams.
- Protocol Development: Follow and adapt experimental protocols while implementing new methods as needed.
- Lab Management: Maintain equipment and manage supplies to ensure efficient lab operations.
- Literature Review: Review literature for insights that aid experimental design and contribute ideas.
- Collaboration: Work with cross-disciplinary teams, offering scientific expertise to drive project progress.
- Documentation: Accurately maintain and update lab notebook and lab inventories of cell stocks, reagents etc.
Qualifications for Associate Scientist II or I Rheumatology Job:
- Education/ Years of Experience: Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Biology or a closely related discipline with typically 0-2 (MS) or 3-5+ (BS) yearsโ experience.
- Professional Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in cell culture techniques with a strong grasp of molecular biology, including practical expertise in fibroblasts culture.
- Communication Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to explain complex scientific ideas clearly and encourage collaborative dialogue.
- Interpersonal Capabilities: Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented setting, displaying strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Additional Information
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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