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The Advanced Cell Technologies, Screening, and Sequencing (ACTS) group in Discovery Neuroscience, in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our team. This position is responsible for performing molecular biological research focused on target identification and validation, supporting early drug discovery efforts for neurodegenerative diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, productive, and have strong hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to support multiple neuroscience pipeline projects that require both molecular and transcriptomic validation, as well as target identification for the exploratory projects.

KeyResponsibilities

• Support and assist with advanced molecular biology techniques including gene expression analysis and next-generation sequencing for target identification and validation research.
• Collaborate with colleagues at various AbbVie and external sites
• Analyze and summarize data and participate in the interpretation of results.
• Communicate with colleagues to discuss projects and experiment status and results.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and manage supplies.
• Develop scientific and technical proficiency as necessary for project completion

• Bachelors Degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, or related field, with typically 3 or more years experience or Masters Degree (no additional experience)
• Strong skillset in molecular biology techniques (RNA/DNA isolation and QC).
• Experience with medium-throughput screening (qPCR and ddPCR).
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (bulk RNA-seq and sc/snRNA-seq)
• Ability to independently execute and analyze experiments and troubleshoot technical challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated laboratory system (KingFisher Flex and Biomek i7 workstation).
• Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams, and in external collaboration.

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• 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 timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in 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 to participate in 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 any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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