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Scientist I, In Vivo Pharmacology
Abbvie · North Chicago, IL, United States · Active · $75,000–$142,500 / year · SmartRecruiters
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Abbvie |
| Title | Scientist I, In Vivo Pharmacology |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Research |
| Location | North Chicago, IL, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $75,000–$142,500 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-22 / 2026-06-23 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-23 / 2026-06-23 |
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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, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Our expanding In Vivo Tumor Biology group in Lake County, IL is hiring a motivated tumor biologist dedicated to discovering and developing innovative small-molecule and biologic therapeutics. The position will focus on tumor-targeting biologics including ADCs and T-cell engager (TCE) therapeutics in both immunocompromised and humanized mouse models. Our scientists collaborate with in vitro biology, translational/biomarker, and medicinal chemistry teams to advance oncology agents through the R&D pipeline. The position is within a dynamic, collaborative research team passionate about advancing novel science and improving patients' lives
The successful candidate will have expertise in designing and executing studies using tumor models in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent mice. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers are essential.
Strong candidates have experience in ADC and TCE therapeutics and familiarity with humanized mouse studies.
Core Responsibilities:
Independently execute, monitor, and interpret in vivo mouse cancer studies (e.g. CDX, PDX, disseminated, syngeneic) Evaluate novel cancer therapeutics in vivo through efficacy, PK, and tolerability studies. Collect and prepare tissue from in vivo tumor studies for PD analysis in downstream applications, including IHC, flow cytometry, and RNAseq Identify, validate and utilize humanized mouse models to support Abbvie pipeline assets. Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments and suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments that further project goals. Perform routine and complex tasks competently and independently. May innovate new experimental protocols/techniques. Appetite for developing novel in vivo approaches and models to address complex biological questions.
BS with 5+ years of experience or MS 2+ years with a degree in physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology or any related field of biology is required. Strong technical expertise in in vivo experimentation, including health monitoring, tumor implantation (subcutaneous, disseminated etc.), tumor measurements, dosing via IP, IV, SC, PO routes, and blood/tissue collection. Familiarity with huPBMC and CD34 humanized mice is highly desired. Experience with mouse models of cancer, including CDX and/or PDX xenograft models is preferred. Familiarity with data analysis, presentation, data management, and statistical software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Study Director, GraphPad Prism) is a plus. Grounding in ADC or TCE therapeutics is desired. Key Leadership Competencies
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside the team to enable higher performance. Learns quickly and changes course when indicated. Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. Embraces others' ideas, nurtures innovation and brings it to reality.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
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| Provider | smartrecruiters |
| Provider Job Key | 3743990013733466 |
| Title | Scientist I, In Vivo Pharmacology |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | North Chicago, IL, United States |
| Department | Research |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | IL |
| City | North Chicago |
| Salary Raw | USD 75000-142500 year |
| Salary Min | 75,000 |
| Salary Max | 142,500 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AbbVie/3743990013733466-scientist-i-in-vivo-pharmacology |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AbbVie/3743990013733466-scientist-i-in-vivo-pharmacology?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-06-23 10:53:30Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-23 10:53:30Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-23 10:53:30Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-23 10:53:30Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-22 20:54:46Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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