Associate, Scientist II, Histology Full-time

Histologist

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.

Responsibilities

Perform routine histology activities including wet tissue trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and quality control on human and/or animal tissue samples.

Consistently generate high-quality histological slides.

Develop, troubleshoot, and execute complex staining protocols for single and multiplex immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization techniques.

Consult relevant literature to understand the scientific purpose of assignments and contribute primarily through laboratory activities.

Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and techniques in collaboration with pathologists to address scientific questions.

Maintain and optimize laboratory equipment, operations, supplies, and reagents for efficient workflow.

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate results at each tissue processing step to ensure quality control and promptly recognize and report any experimental variances.

Prepare, section, and stain Tissue Microarray blocks.

Operate whole slide scanners to create and manage digital whole slide images.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with typically 3 or more years' experience OR Master's Degree (no additional experience)

HT (ASCP) certification preferred, though candidates with strong biology skills and a willingness to learn may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Histotechnologist (HT) certification preferred, with or without QIHC qualification.

Experience in immunohistochemistry (IHC).

Experience with in situ hybridization (ISH) preferred.

Applicable animal experience desired.

Ideally 3 or more years of experience within a histology or pathology laboratory in a GLP pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital, or diagnostic setting.

Other Desirable Attributes:

Well organized

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Delivers timely and high-quality results

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Highly motivated

Enthusiastic

Independent analytical thinker

Additional Information

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.

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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Where We Work

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.