Scientist, Histotechnologist, R&D, Pathology
About The Position
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. Are you a motivated histotechnologist searching for a position in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment in a company with a great culture? This might be an opportunity for you! We are seeking an individual who will perform histology for immunology drug discovery programs. The successful candidate will work in a group providing research support in target validation, target distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies. Being detailed oriented is critical to this role. Specific activities will include: Routine histology (e.g., tissue trimming, tissue processing, embedding, and sectioning of paraffin embedded and frozen tissues) Routine and special histochemical staining Additional tasks include: Using computer-based laboratory tracking system (Sample Manager), Dream Path Willingness to get creative when working with novel tissues or challenging pathology endpoints. The candidate must independently schedule and prioritize workload to manage several tasks. If you are willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary research group in an exciting, friendly, fast-paced environment, please consider joining our team!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
- Skilled at tissue grossing, embedding, FFPE and OCT sectioning required
- Ideally 2-5 years of experience within a histology/pathology laboratory
- Well organized
- Attention to detail
- Adherence to established protocols and laboratory documentation requirements
- Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Delivery of high-quality, timely results
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Independent, analytical, innovative thinker
- Proficiency with MS office-Excel, OneNote
Nice To Haves
- Histotechnologist Certification (HTL) preferred
- Experience with sectioning tissues/samples for advanced molecular techniques including spatial transcriptomics platforms would be helpful
Responsibilities
- Perform histology for immunology drug discovery programs.
- Provide research support in target validation, target distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies.
- Perform routine histology (e.g., tissue trimming, tissue processing, embedding, and sectioning of paraffin embedded and frozen tissues).
- Perform routine and special histochemical staining.
- Use computer-based laboratory tracking system (Sample Manager), Dream Path.
- Get creative when working with novel tissues or challenging pathology endpoints.
- Independently schedule and prioritize workload to manage several tasks.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary research group.
Benefits
- paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- short-term incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
