Animal Care Technician II

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .

Job Description

• Completely follow established procedures and protocols with supervision according to required schedules (including off-hours, weekends, and holidays)
• Recognize, clearly communicate, and document procedural variances
• Maintain vivarium equipment, including sanitization, and stocking supplies when appropriate
• Learn and effectively implement new techniques
• Observe performance of and troubleshoot instrumentation
• Complete all assigned and required trainings prior to deadlines
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in animal care and vivarium operations. Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences
• Documentation of tasks and observations, and adherence to designated task schedules and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards and regulatory requirements regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable
• Use experience and training to make routine decisions to execute responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one year experience in related techniques, or A.S. or equivalent degree or entry-level certification
• Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, organizational and time management skills, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions encountered in task performance
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, internet browser navigation, and communication such as email and messaging
• Able to lift 50 pounds, perform repetitive procedures, and stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Practical knowledge, including basic calculations, to carry out job function

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 ofthis 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 anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand 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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