Scientist I, Tissue Material Sciences (Device Biology Research)
AbbVie
3 days ago
On-site
Irvine, CA
$75,000 - $142,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute in vivo and in vitro assays to evaluate tissue response to implantable biomaterials (60%).
- Analyze and interpret results, document findings, and prepare summaries of results and methods (30%).
- Innovate and implement new experimental protocols (10%).
- Under supervision, develop and execute in vivo models; perform cell and tissue-based in vitro assays.
- Use techniques such as intradermal/subcutaneous injection in small/large animals, 3D imaging, histology, microscopy, cell culture, PCR, and ELISA; maintain BSL-2 working knowledge.
- Support lab activities (e.g., procurement, general lab organization) and perform routine scientific literature review.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in a scientific field (Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry or related) + 5 years post-graduate industry experience OR Master’s + equivalent experience of at least 2 years.
- Required: animal and tissue studies experience, including in vivo animal handling/surgeries.
- Preferred: experience with mammalian cell culture for cell/tissue-biomaterial interactions; some skin biology and/or ex vivo skin models.
Essential Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to conduct and interpret experiments; design/develop new assays under supervision.
- Critical thinking/problem-solving; troubleshoot experiments.
- Self-motivated; works independently or in a team.
- Good Documentation Practices; accurate lab notebook.
- Knowledge of statistical principles desirable; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; GraphPad Prism and image analysis experience a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; strong scientific writing and verbal communication.
Benefits (if eligible): paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k); short-term incentive program participation.
- Develop and execute in vivo and in vitro assays to evaluate tissue response to implantable biomaterials (60%).
- Analyze and interpret results, document findings, and prepare summaries of results and methods (30%).
- Innovate and implement new experimental protocols (10%).
- Under supervision, develop and execute in vivo models; perform cell and tissue-based in vitro assays.
- Use techniques such as intradermal/subcutaneous injection in small/large animals, 3D imaging, histology, microscopy, cell culture, PCR, and ELISA; maintain BSL-2 working knowledge.
- Support lab activities (e.g., procurement, general lab organization) and perform routine scientific literature review.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in a scientific field (Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry or related) + 5 years post-graduate industry experience OR Master’s + equivalent experience of at least 2 years.
- Required: animal and tissue studies experience, including in vivo animal handling/surgeries.
- Preferred: experience with mammalian cell culture for cell/tissue-biomaterial interactions; some skin biology and/or ex vivo skin models.
Essential Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to conduct and interpret experiments; design/develop new assays under supervision.
- Critical thinking/problem-solving; troubleshoot experiments.
- Self-motivated; works independently or in a team.
- Good Documentation Practices; accurate lab notebook.
- Knowledge of statistical principles desirable; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; GraphPad Prism and image analysis experience a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; strong scientific writing and verbal communication.
Benefits (if eligible): paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k); short-term incentive program participation.