Associate Scientist, I

AbbVieAbbVieNorth Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Posted

9/11/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$59k - $99k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The scientist will assist with zebrafish lab maintenance and develop new methodology to investigate mechanisms of toxicity. They will independently generate reliable data and collaborate across functional teams to support risk assessment for novel therapeutics.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a BS or MS in cell/molecular biology, toxicology, pharmacology, or biochemistry with 0-2 years of experience. Proficiency in wet lab techniques, imaging, and strong critical thinking skills are required.

Key skills

Zebrafish husbandryAssay developmentStaining techniquesFluorescent imagingMolecular biologyBiochemistryToxicologyData interpretationTroubleshootingDNA extractionRNA extractionqRT-PCRWestern BlotsStatistical softwareCritical thinkingCommunication

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About AbbVie

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Employees

9,762

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

Allergan is now part of 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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @AbbVie on LinkedIn for future updates.

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Description

Company Description About AbbVie 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. Job Description We are seeking a highly engaged scientist willing to develop and enhance current skills in the zebrafish lab. The position, as part of the Investigative Toxicology and Pathology group, is a key interface between internal stakeholders across AbbVie (Discovery, Development Sciences, and Preclinical Toxicology). Using strong scientific and organizational skills, and hands-on experience with zebrafish assay development and use, the successful candidate is expected to impact risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline and assist in the development and validation of new methodology. Key responsibilities: Assist with animal husbandry and line maintenance Utilize a diverse range of staining and imaging techniques to understand and investigate mechanisms of toxicity Develop and valid new methodology to expand current lab capabilities as required Proactively engage in independent research to explore, develop, troubleshoot, and refine novel cell, biochemical, and molecular biology assays/techniques tailored to critical project demands. Independently generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills Collaborate effectively and exhibit excellent communication skills in a diverse and cross-functional environment within AbbVie. Qualifications BS or MS in cell/molecular biology, Molecular toxicology/Pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field with 0-2+ yrs experience Wet lab experience Familiarity with basic staining and brightfield or fluorescent imaging techniques Ability to work and contribute within a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong critical thinking skills and ability to trouble shoot Knowledge of traditional scientific, statistical, and graphing software Preferred: Previous zebrafish husbandry experience, including maintenance of genetically modified lines Experience with molecular and analytical techniques (ex. DNA or RNA extraction, qRT-PCR, JESS/Western Blots) Familiarity with image analysis software Additional Information ​Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​ 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 incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Salary Min: 58656 Salary Max: 99000 Workday Global Grade: 11 Compensation: USD 58656 - USD 99000 - yearly

Requirements

  • Zebrafish husbandry
  • Assay development
  • Staining techniques
  • Fluorescent imaging
  • Molecular biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Toxicology
  • Data interpretation
  • Troubleshooting
  • DNA extraction
  • RNA extraction
  • qRT-PCR
  • Western Blots
  • Statistical software
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term incentive programs

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