Purpose

The Postdoctoral Program is designed for true investigational and experimental research. Participants will be mentored by renowned industry scientists and collaborators at AbbVie and focused on delivering cutting-edge advancements in Discovery, Development Sciences and BioPharma. The enriching training program offers a balance of structured learning and work experience which fosters a learning environment to advance individual development with accessibility to high-level knowledge building across the drug development continuum.
Technical expert that will investigate, identify, develop and optimize new methods/ techniques to address critical project needs. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. Read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments. Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.
• Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.
• Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.
• Set and meet experimental timelines.
• Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.
• Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
• Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities where applicable.
• Publish and disseminate data via external conferences and peer-reviewed publications