Research Associate II - In Vivo and Cell Based Assays
Company: AbbVie, Inc
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 4, 2021
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Job Description:
About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines
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, eye care, virology, women's health and
gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its
Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie,
please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Allergan Aesthetics, Aesthetics Biological Research is seeking a
highly motivated and innovative candidate for role of Research
Associate II - In vivo and cell-based potency and pharmacology
assays. The successful candidate for this position will work
independently and contribute to projects aimed at characterizing
protein-based therapeutics. He/she will be carrying out a variety
of in vivo animal models, primarily motor neuronal assays, and
cell-based assays to evaluate the activity and functionality of
therapeutic proteins. This individual will organize, analyze and
interpret results, come forward with recommendations, and
communicate and present in team meetings and reports. The ideal
candidate will be able to propose and design assays and have
exceptional troubleshooting skills. Experience with rodent models,
including injection and handling of animals, establishing cell
cultures, western blots, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays
(ELISA) is a requirement. Experience with immunohistochemistry is a
plus. The successful candidate will collaborate extensively with
other Research Associates and Scientists, while taking personal
responsibility for success of assigned tasks and projects. Furthermore, the position requires the individual to work with
and in areas requiring select agents and Toxins access (i.e.
Biosafety level 2 and biosafety level 3 laboratories). Access to
and use of select agents is regulated by federal policies.
Therefore, the candidate must conduct all work activities in
compliance with AbbVie internal and applicable regulatory
requirements. AbbVie internal requirements include compliance with
ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human
resources, and general business policies, requirements and
objectives. Responsibilities: * In vivo assays: Handle rodent animals and perform primarily
motor neuronal pharmacology in vivo rodent studies * Cell based
assays: Culture cells and perform primarily ELISA based potency
assays. * Conduct Data analysis, report writing and presentations
to multidisciplinary teams * Coordinate CRO studies as needed,
e.g., protein and RNA analysis #LI-PD1 Qualifications * Bachelor-level education in biological science field and at
least 3 years specific experience in either academic or industry
laboratory setting, with a focus on in vivo and cell-based assays.
* Experience in performing rodent animal models, such as animal
handling, compound preparation and injection of animals through a
variety of different routes is required. * Extensive experience
with cell culture, western blots and enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assays (ELISA) is required. * Extensive experience with developing,
performing and troubleshooting assays. * Exceptional writing and
communication skills are required. * Computer skills: advanced
knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and GraphPad Prism Significant Work Activities N/A Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Type Experienced Schedule Full-time Job Level Code IC Equal Employment Opportunity At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse
backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients.
As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the
basis 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, protected veteran status, or
any other legally protected characteristic.
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