Biological Research Associate III - In Vivo pharmacology

Company: AbbVie
Location: Irvine
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

About Allergan AestheticsAt Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit .Allergan Research is seeking a highly motivated and innovative candidate for the role of Biological Research Associate III. The successful candidate for this position will contribute to projects aimed at pharmacological characterization of protein-based therapeutics. Under supervision by senior personnel, he/she will be required to work on a variety of in vivo animal pharmacology models to help characterize and evaluate biological compounds. This individual will need to organize, analyze and interpret results, come forward with recommendations and present the findings to senior personnel or in team meetings. Experience in handling and injecting rodents is required. Experience with histological, as well as other laboratory techniques is a plus. The successful candidate may collaborate extensively with other Research Associates and Scientists, while taking personal responsibility for success of assigned tasks and projects. Responsibilities:

• Plan, design and execute in vivo pharmacological studies focused on motor and autonomic nervous system function. Formulation and dilution of large protein molecules.
• Data analysis and presentation to multidisciplinary teams.
• Work with cross-functional team members to accomplish the goals and requirements of the organization, including excellence in execution, and workload prioritization. #LI-PD1 Qualifications
  • Bachelor-level education in biological science field plus 3-5 years' experience in either academic or industry laboratory setting.
  • Experience with performing a variety of rodent in vivo behavioral and/or pharmacological assays.
  • Experience with small animal handling, dosing of molecules through a variety of different routes and post-mortem tissue harvest is required.
  • Experience with histological techniques, including immunohistochemistry and microscopy techniques, as well as other laboratory techniques is a plus.
  • Good writing and communication skills
  • Computer skills: working knowledge of MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required. Knowledge of graphing software (e.g., GraphPad prism) and basic understanding of statistical analyses is a plus.
  • Exhibits flexibility and a commitment to scientific excellence.
  • Highly motivated, hands-on experimentalist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Able to have a direct impact on project performance.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills with an ability for creative thinking.
  • Perform experiments with supervision and interact in a team environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and diligence in record keeping. Significant Work ActivitiesN/ATravelNoJob TypeExperiencedScheduleFull-timeJob Level CodeICAbout AbbVieAbbVie'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 . on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and LinkedIn .Equal Employment OpportunityAt 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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