
Associate, Scientist I/II, Cellular Biology
North Chicago, ILJob$59K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
AbbVie seeks a scientist for its Investigative Toxicology and Pathology group to develop and use cell culture and complex in vitro models. The role supports risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline and interfaces with Discovery, Development Sciences, and Preclinical Toxicology. The successful candidate conducts studies, evaluates toxicity mechanisms, and generates reliable, reproducible data.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, (https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbvie/) Facebook, Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abbvie/) , X (https://twitter.com/abbvie) and YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbVie)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly engaged scientist willing to develop and enhance current skills in cell culture and complex in vitro model development. The position, as part of the Investigative Toxicology and Pathology group, is a key interface between internal stakeholders across AbbVie (Discovery, Development Sciences, and Preclinical Toxicology). Using strong scientific and organizational skills, and use cell culture and molecular biology techniques, the successful candidate is expected to impact risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline.
Responsibilities:
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Conduct in vitro, cell culture-based studies by supporting development and conduct of in vitro cell culture studies, the successful candidate will contribute to risk assessment for novel therapeutics in the early development pipeline
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Develop Utilize and build both simple and complex in vitro models (spheroids and organoids) across a diverse range of cell and tissue types
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Run endpoints such as western blot, ELISA, cell viability assessments and immunofluorescent imaging to screen compounds and evaluate mechanisms driving toxicity
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Independently generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills
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Exhibit excellent communication skills in a diverse and cross-functional environment
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in biology or related field (Associate I) and 3-5 years of experience or Master’s degree or equivalent education in biology or related field with no experience required (Associate II)
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Hands-on one year of experience within cell culture and in vitro model development and/or maintenance
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Ability to work and contribute within a team
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot
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Fast learner, able to generate and analyze data with little supervision
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Proficient with Microsoft excel and Graphpad prism for data analysis
Preferred:
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Proven record of experience working collaboratively to make scientific contributions to the scientific community
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Knowledge and familiarity with cellular biology
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Experience with microscopy, ELISA, protein quantification
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.
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Salary: $58,656
How this job compares
Set against the 2,113 open Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$59K/yr
- Illinois median$91–121K/yr60 salary ranges
- US median$105–160K/yr1,081 salary ranges
This rate, $59K, is 43% below the Illinois median midpoint ($102K) — in the lowest quarter of Scientist salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 69 open Scientist jobs in Illinois and 2,113 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- AbbVie (this employer)24 open
- Argonne National Laboratory12 open
- ADM8 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,545 postings).
- Education
- 1,089 of the 2,113 open Scientist jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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