Scientist I/II, Molecular and Cell Biology:
AbbVie

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 . on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and LinkedIn .

Our Cell and Protein Sciences (CPS) Group, located at the AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA, is seeking a motivated scientist to join its Gene, Cell, and Protein Engineering (GCPE) team. Our department designs and generates a diverse array of purified protein reagents and engineered cell lines to enable discovery campaigns across the organization. Because our department plays a central role within the vast and interconnected ecosystem at AbbVie, team members have the unique opportunity to collaborate with many therapeutic areas (immunology, oncology, neurology, virology) at one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The ideal candidate will have strong molecular biology skills and experience in plasmid design, cell engineering. Candidate will work in a fast-paced environment to investigate, develop, and optimize methods and technologies through hands-on laboratory work and literature review.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Work with a multi-disciplinary project team and use cellular and molecular biology tools to design and develop cell line for antibody discovery and assay development
• Over express the target proteins in a suitable host and screen the expression by flow cytometry
• Review literature and patents to extract information and apply it to cell line development
• Take the initiative to develop and implement new technologies/methodologies to automate high throughput single cell cloning
• Communicate research progress and activities through oral and written presentations
• Keep accurate and current records of research and/or experiments
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology, or equivalent discipline with 5-7+ years of experience; or MS in equivalent field with 2-5+ years of experience
• Strong background in molecular biology including cell culture, transfection, and flow cytometry
• Proficiency in the use of biological databases and on-line resources/tools
• Excellent communication skills

Significant Work Activities
N/A
Travel
No
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.