Scientist, Cell/Molecular Biology

AbbVie

AbbVie

South San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 125,508.24-138,500 / year
Posted on Apr 18, 2025

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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute tasks to support dvlpmt & evaluation of novel small molecules for clinical drug candidates in oncology.
  • Perform cell culture & assays incl: DNA/RNA/protein purification, siRNA/CRISPR knockdowns, Lentiviral transfections, immunoprecipitation, WES, western blot, ELISA, MSD, HTRF, quantitative PCR, protein degradation & colorimetric assays.
  • Collect, analyze, & summarize data for presentations & reports.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Must have a Master's in Cellular or Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or related field & 2 yrs of exp as a Scientist:

(i) performing (a) molecular cellular biology techniques in cell culture, (b) western blotting, immunoprecipitation, WES, or ELISA, (c) DNA/RNA isolation, RT-PCR, separation techniques for primary cells, & (d) gene expression analysis;

(ii) Developing, optimizing, & troubleshooting cell-based assays; &

(iii) communicating scientific rationale, methodology, & results in written & oral formats.

Of exp req'd, must also have 1 yr exp:

(i) manipulating gene/protein expression in cancer cell types (such as transduction of primary cells, siRNA or CRISPR knockdown); &

(ii) Using biological data analysis software tools such as GraphPad Prism & computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint.

Experience may be gained concurrently.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $125,508.24 - $138,500.00 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en. Refer to Req ID: REF38601G

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs.

AbbVie 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.

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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