Scientist , Neuroscience Molecular Imaging

About Abb Vie

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 and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.

• Assist with executing experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Provide experimental support for preclinical imaging studies in rodents and large animals, including (but not limited to) formulation and administration of radiotracer/contrast agent/compound, image data acquisition, blood sampling, metabolite analysis, NHP fasting.
• Understand objectives of projects and able to readily adapt and modify experimental plans as needed.
• Learn, understand, and master new experimental techniques.
• Innovate, develop and implement high quality study protocols.
• Operate state of the art imaging systems, including a Mediso LFER 150 PET/CT, a Nanoscan PET/CT, and two Bruker MRI systems.
• Assist with ensuring optimal functionality of imaging equipment and serve as the liaison with vendors to facilitate instrument repair and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with performing analysis of imaging data using specialized imaging software
• Conduct and interpret literature searches to aid in the understanding and improvement of imaging studies.
• Set and meet experimental timelines.
• Organize and present scientific plans and data. Function as the study coordinator of several preclinical imaging studies.
• Contribute to writing of publications, presentations, and patents.

• Bachelor’sand 5 years of experience or Master’s degree and 2years of experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Diverse experience in animal handling and a well-developed interest in working with advanced imaging techniques.
• Experience working with radioactivity preferred; willingness and ability to work with radioactivity required.
• Able to multitask and work within given timelines.
• Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills.

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 ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.
  
  Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• 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 toparticipatein our short-term incentive programs.

Note:

No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or anyother form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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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