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Description:

AbbVie Oncology Discovery is seeking a highly motivated and experienced cancer cell biologist to support drug discovery projects in our in vitro cancer biology team with a focus on antibody-drug conjugates. The candidate will work closely with a team of experienced scientists to develop and optimize key pharmacological, biochemical and cell-based assays to support multiple programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute in vitro studies to assess novel antibody-drug conjugates
• Analyze and interpret experiments and present data to the broader project team and group meetings. Propose relevant follow-up experiments as needed.
• Troubleshoot and/or optimize experimental procedures as needed to further the program goals.
• Contribute to the preparation of data packages for scientific publications, regulatory documents, and patent applications
• Work independently in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment as part of a diverse research team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance programs from early discovery to preclinical development

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience, or Masters Degree with two years of experience in molecular/cellular biology, cancer biology, pharmacology or related discipline with significant research experience.
• Proficiency in tissue culture, cellular & biochemical in vitro assay development and molecular biology techniques (e.g Western blotting/WES, ELISA, proliferation assays, FACS, lentivirus)
• Background in drug discovery, pharmacology and assay development.
• Organizational skills and experience with computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, GraphPad, FlowJo, etc.

Preferred:

• Understanding and application of methods of antibody characterization and/or antibody-drug conjugates.
• Knowledge and experience with a broad range of assays to characterize targeted protein degradation
• Familiarity and proficiency with available genomic/transcriptomic datasets (TCGA, DepMap, CCLE etc.)

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces innovation and manages to reality.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat areallocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Companys sole and absolutediscretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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