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Job Title: Scientist II, Brain Transport Biology
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: Cambridge, MA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/30/2026
Expire Date: 03/01/2026
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Job Description
Scientist II, Brain Transport Biology

Company Description

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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.


Job Description

The Discovery Neuroscience In Vivo Pharmacology group in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated scientist to join a dynamic team supporting target identification, validation, and drug transport facilitation over brain barriers. The ideal candidate will have strong hands on experience with various ex vivo analysis techniques including biochemistry and qPCR.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for design and implementation of ex vivo analysis of tissue samples from in vivo studies testing multispecific biologics, small molecules, and siRNAs to support projects in the areas of Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease
  • Identify and solve technical problems independently, implement new assays and workflows, conceive and implement innovative research ideas
  • Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports
  • Present original work internally across departments

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience. Degreein Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, Pharmacology, or related discipline preferred.
  • Experience with ex vivo readouts including biochemistry (ELISA, WB), qPCR and immunohistochemistry
  • Proven track record of working in multidisciplinary in vivo pharmacology teams
  • Experience with in vivo models of neurodegeneration, particularly with models of Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease
  • Proven track record in characterizing complex biotherapeutics in vivo (biologics, small molecules, siRNA)
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously
  • Candidate must be a goal-oriented team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong can-do attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with digital PCR and MSD assays
  • Experience with image analysis

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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Company Name: AbbVie
Website:https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/scientist-ii-brain-transport-biology-in-cambridge-ma-jid-24010?_atxsrc=HBCUConnect&utm_source=HBCUConnect
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