Scientist, Histotechnologist, R&D, Pathology

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!

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience or Masters Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Histotechnologist Certification (HTL) preferred
• Skilled at tissue grossing embedding FFPE and OCT sectioning required
• Experience with sectioning tissues/samples for advanced molecular techniques including spatial transcriptomics platforms would be helpful
• Ideally 2-5 years of experience within a histology/pathology laboratory

Other Desirable Attributes:

• 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

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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time