AbbVie Immunology Scientist Job Opening – BS Mol Bio Apply Online
Job Posting: Scientist I, Translational Immunology
Location: Cambridge, MA
Function: Research & Development
Area of Interest: Discovery
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: R00107375
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
AbbVie’s Immunology R&D organization is expanding its early discovery team at the Immune Profiling Center in Cambridge, MA. We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist I with a passion for learning and excellent attention to detail to join the Translational and Transformational Immunology Discovery team.
Key Responsibilities
- Isolate high-quality nuclei from PBMCs and/or tissues for downstream preparation of scATACseq libraries.
- Execute high-throughput NGS library preparations by working effectively on a team and leveraging the use of automated liquid handlers (e.g. Biomek i7).
- Operate Illumina sequencers and other lab instrumentation for quality control of NGS Libraries (e.g., Tapestation).
- Accurately document project and sample information, protocols, and experimental details through the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
- Conduct experiments, troubleshoot, and optimize protocols independently and in collaboration with colleagues to deliver high-quality data in a timely fashion.
Qualifications
- BS or equivalent education with 5+ years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 2+ years of experience.
- Strong background in basic molecular biology and/or genomics with proficiency in molecular biology lab techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction and nucleic acid QC, as well as familiarity with PBMC isolation and handling
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with nuclei isolation from PBMCs and/or tissues is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with 10X Genomics platforms, particularly scATACseq and/or Multiome, is preferred.
- Familiarity with automated liquid handlers such as Biomek i7 or Tecan Fluent is a plus but not required.
Key AbbVie Competencies
- Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionality with partners outside of the team to enable high performance.
- Learns fast, grasps the “essence”, and can change 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.
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