Scientist I, Immunosafety

Company: AbbVie
Location: Worcester
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

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 at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description Evaluate immunosafety risk potential of candidate therapeutic large molecules employing in vitro immunosafety assays to support development of preclinical molecules. Execute human cytokine release assays including whole blood- and PBMC- based formats. Conduct complement activation assays, troubleshooting and optimizing as needed. Perform cell subset isolation protocols on human whole blood or PBMC samples. Conduct T cell proliferation assay usings isolated cells. Analyze experimental data and maintain accurate documentation, placing data in proper scientific context through review of relevant literature and reporting findings at team meetings. Qualifications B.S. in Biological Sciences, Cellular Immunology, or related field with typically 5 years of experience, or Masters Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience. Understanding of cellular immunology with an emphasis on blood cell subsets and T cell biology. Experience with whole blood-based cell assays, blood cell isolation, and serum cytokine readouts. Experience with multicolor flow cytometry panel design, BD LSRFortessa instrument operation, BD FACSDive and FlowJo software, and flow cytometry data analysis. Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Results-oriented work ethic and a positive "can-do" attitude with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivated desire to achieve common business goals. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment. 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,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/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein 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 employeeremainsin the Company's soleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat 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, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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