Scientist II, Precision Medicine TA

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Waltham, MA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead design, execution, and analysis of single-cell and spatial omics experiments (scRNA-seq, CITE-seq, snRNA-seq, spatial platforms) to discover clinical biomarkers, optimize assays, interpret QC, validate new methods, and communicate results to cross-functional stakeholders supporting immunology drug development.
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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, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Precision Medicine Immunology Department is seeking a highly motivated Scientist with a background in immunology or immuno-oncology and experience in single-cell or spatial genomics, molecular biology, and cell biology to join the Translational Research team. This individual will support clinical biomarker discovery by profiling clinical and preclinical samples using single-cell and spatial omics approaches to better understand drug mechanisms of action and pharmacodynamics, while helping drive data-informed patient selection strategies. The role will contribute to drug development programs across inflammatory and autoimmune disease areas, including Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, and Fibrosis, spanning late-stage discovery through clinical trials. The successful candidate will join a growing translational research group and collaborate with cross-functional teams both internally and externally. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Independently lead the design, execution, and analysis of complex genomic profiling experiments, including scRNA-Seq, CITE-Seq, snRNA-Seq, and spatial transcriptomics/proteomics. 

  • Proactively identify technical artifacts, interpret quality control results, optimize assay performance, and ensure high quality and reproducible data delivery on timely deadlines. 

  • Stay at the forefront of the single-cell and spatial genomics field by surveying, evaluating, testing and validating novel scientific methodologies. 

  • Present work plans and acquired data clearly and precisely to cross-functional stakeholders through formal written reports and verbal updates. 

Qualifications

  • B.S. & typically 7+ years, M.S. & typically 5+ years of relevant industrial biotechnology experience in Immunology, cell & molecular biology, pharmacology, pathology, or other relevant biological sciences. 

  • Broad technical expertise in molecular and cell biology assays, with specialization in scRNA-seq, CITE-seq, and snRNA-seq across blood and tissue samples. 

  • Expertise in executing spatial omics experiments using CosMx, Xenium, and Visium platforms, integrated with deep expertise in molecular pathology techniques such as IHC and ISH. 

  • Strong organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources to meet aggressive timelines. 

  • A robust track record of scientific writing, ensuring high-quality documentation and verbal reporting of technical findings. 

Additional Information

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

  • 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. ​
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​
  • 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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Skills Required

  • B.S. with typically 7+ years or M.S. with typically 5+ years relevant industrial biotechnology experience
  • Experience in single-cell or spatial genomics, molecular biology, and cell biology
  • Specialization in scRNA-seq, CITE-seq, and snRNA-seq across blood and tissue samples
  • Expertise executing spatial omics using CosMx, Xenium, and Visium platforms
  • Proficiency with molecular pathology techniques such as IHC and ISH
  • Ability to identify technical artifacts, optimize assay performance, and ensure reproducible high-quality data
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet aggressive timelines
  • Proven scientific writing and verbal communication skills for documentation and stakeholder presentations

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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