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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!

Moving mountains together – as Scientist II/ Senior Scientist I - Screening Biology / Imaging Assay Development (24 months temporary / full- or part-time)

At AbbVie’s Research Center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, we strive to discover breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and psychiatric disorders by targeting key mechanisms with world-leading small molecule and biologic drug discovery capabilities.

We are seeking a talented scientist to lead high content imaging efforts using iPSC-derived neurons and advance imaging assay development. This collaborative role offers opportunities to contribute to multiple projects within AbbVie's innovative in-vitro drug discovery programs.

Major Responsibilities

• Assay Development and Execution: Develop, optimize, and execute cellular assays independently to support target identification and validation, as well as compound characterization for drug discovery in neurological diseases.
• Cell Culture Work: Conduct laboratory tasks in cell culture, including preparations of cell lines and hiPSC-derived cells for plate-based screenings.
• Imaging and Analysis: Use immunofluorescence staining techniques, microscopy for image acquisition, and software-based image analysis to drive research. Plan and conduct experimental assays for optimization and screening using high-content imaging technologies.
• Productivity and Excellence: Maintain high productivity and drive scientific excellence and technological advancement while adhering to experimental standards in the lab.
• Data Management and Presentation: Generate, analyze, and integrate high-quality data to ensure reliable results for research progression. Present findings to both discipline-specific and cross-functional project teams.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Establish new assays and technologies to promote continuous improvement and innovation in research practices.
• Collaboration and Cross-Functionality: Collaborate across functions, acting as a liaison between scientists and medicinal chemists locally and at global research sites to facilitate integrated research efforts.

Qualifications

• Scientist II: BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience.
• Senior Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no (some) experience necessary
• Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture, particularly with hiPSC-derived cells and their differentiation into neurons, astrocytes, and microglia.
• Strong proficiency in immunofluorescence staining and imaging techniques, along with experience in microscopy image processing and analysis.
• Familiarity with drug discovery, assay development, and high-content imaging techniques is advantageous.
• Experience in data handling and the use of programming software such as RStudio is preferred.
• Background in neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric diseases is a plus.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and results-oriented, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility, willing to adapt to different projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Encourages and nurtures innovation, with the capability to manage ideas from concept to reality.
• Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain networks with peers both within and outside of the team to foster high performance.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is an asset.

Here's how we can move mountains together

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Have questions? Email [email protected] – we look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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