Scientist I​/Associate Scientist II, Rheumatology

Overview

Abb Vie'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, neuroscience, and our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our Rheumatology team at the Cambridge Research Center (CRC). The ideal candidate will be collaborative, experienced, adaptable, and driven, with the ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional environment and apply both theoretical and practical knowledge of core scientific research principles. This scientist will support in‑vitro research across our early‑through‑late‑stage discovery portfolio programs.

The successful candidate will design, execute, analyze and report in‑vitro studies that address key biological questions in rheumatic diseases, including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). They will apply fundamental scientific principles to preclinical research and demonstrate proficiency in laboratory techniques such as cell culture, molecular biology, ELISA, flow cytometry, and immune functional assays. Experience with primary human immune cells and immune‑mediated disease biology is preferred.

• Design and execute precise in‑vitro experiments to advance understanding of rheumatic disease biology.
• Skillfully apply techniques such as pipetting, cell culture, quantitative PCR, flow cytometry, ELISAs, MSD, and Luminex platforms.
• Analyze and interpret results, producing accurate reports and presentations.
• Follow and adapt experimental protocols while implementing new methods as needed.
• Maintain equipment and manage supplies to ensure efficient lab operations.
• Review literature to identify insights that inform experimental design and offer new ideas.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams, providing scientific expertise to advance projects.

• Academic qualifications:
  Bachelor’s Degree (0–3 years of experience) or Master’s Degree (no additional experience).
• Proficiency in cell culture techniques and a strong grasp of molecular biology, including practical expertise in ELISA, MSD, Luminex, and flow cytometry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Proven teamwork skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Outstanding time‑management and organizational abilities, handling multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive and adaptive learner able to generate and assess data independently and rapidly acquire new skills.

• Compensation range reflects the base pay the Company believes it will pay for this role at the time of posting; actual individual compensation may vary by location and other factors.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Eligibility for short‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie 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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