Purpose

The Pharmacology and Cell Biology Group within Discovery Psychiatry is seeking an experienced and self-motivated scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will lead and conduct independent research investigating psychiatric conditions in vitro using novel cell-based strategies in support of target validation and pipeline programs. This member of our team will work closely within the group to achieve strategic research goals as well as collaborate across groups within and outside of AbbVie. This hands-on, lab-based role is an excellent opportunity to make an impact in the growing field of neuropsychiatry within AbbVie.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in cell-based models of complex neurological disease; introduce new concepts and technologies to advance research capabilities
• Independently design and optimize assays to characterize disease-relevant cell-based models of psychiatric disease
• Perform genetic and pharmacological modulation of targets in both clonal cell lines and iPSC models to better understand target biology
• Collaborate with external partners from academia, consortia and CROs
• Contribute to group and project team strategy by proposing and refining experimental approaches
• Present findings to internal teams as well as external partners; publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at scientific conferences
• Provide scientific guidance and training to junior scientists and research associates
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, and controlled drug and radioactive compounds where applicable