Animal Care Technician III

ABBVIE; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL, is seeking a vivarium technician to independently provide routine maintenance, animal husbandry, and facilities support under supervision.

You will follow established protocols, observe performance, document variances, and mentor junior staff while ensuring GxP compliance and safety standards.

This role requires physical ability to lift 50 pounds and work long hours, with opportunities to learn advanced techniques.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 2 years experience, or AS degree with 1 year experience and ALAT/AALAS certification.
• Dexterity, vision and hearing, plus organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive procedures and basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and operations of vivarium equipment and supplies.
• Follow procedures exactly, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Document tasks and observations according to SOPs.
• Mentor junior staff for basic techniques when appropriate.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or AS degree with ALAT/AALAS

Job description

• Compensation: USD 23.8 - USD 43 - hourly

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

Job Description

To independently provide routine and essential maintenance and operational support of vivarium equipment, supplies, facilities, and husbandry of animals, under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Completely follow established procedures and protocols 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 and act as a mentor to junior staff for basic techniques
• 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. Perform routine and complex tasks competently
• 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 decisions to execute responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years experience or A.S. or equivalent degree and 1 year experience and entry-level certification in related field or techniques (ALAT level AALAS)
• Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, organizational and time management skills, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions encountered in task performance
• Able to lift 50 pounds, perform repetitive procedures, and stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Practical knowledge, including basic calculations, and problem-solving ability to carry out job function

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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.