Scientist I, Molecular Imaging at 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 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 onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram,YouTubeandLinkedIn.

Purpose: The primary function of this position is to conduct preclinical in vivo positron emission tomography (PET) imaging studies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide experimental support for preclinical imaging studies in rodents and large animals, including formulation and administration of radiotracer/contrast agent/compound, image data acquisition, and blood collection
• Operate state of the art imaging systems, including a Mediso LFER 150 PET/CT, a Siemens Inveon PET/CT, and two Bruker MRI systems
• Function as the study coordinator of several preclinical imaging studies
• Develop and ensure high quality study protocols
• Support preclinical PET imaging studies by analyzing blood or tissue samples
• Perform analysis of imaging data using specialized software
• Ensure maintenance of imaging equipment, in close collaboration with vendor support team
• Conduct and interpret literature searches to aid in the understanding and improvement of imaging studies
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment through diligent handling and use-tracking of radioactive materials
• Communicate key results to team members and project stakeholders and contribute to study reports

• BS in pharmacology, biochemistry, cell/molecular biology, or a related field with typically 5 years of experience, or masters degree or equivalent education with typically 2 years of experience
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• The preferred candidate will have diverse experience in animal handling and a well-developed interest in working with advanced imaging techniques
• Demonstrated skills in molecular imaging or in vivo pharmacology
• Experience working with radioactivity preferred; willingness and ability to work with radioactivity required

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

• This is an on-site opportunity base in AbbVie's Chicago offices.
• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages 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 benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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