Associate, Scientist II, Histology

Company 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 . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

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

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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