California Comparative Medicine Training Lead

Biopharma Careers; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Comparative Medicine Training Specialist to lead training for California sites, including Irvine, partnering with leadership, researchers, EHS, and facilities to ensure safe, compliant in vivo research.

The role administers curricula, onboarding, and compliance programs, maintains documentation, and supports global training initiatives to advance regulatory readiness and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree with required experience in laboratory animal science.
• Minimum 3 years delivering classroom, technical, and hands-on training.
• Experience supporting vivarium operations and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and institutional oversight processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead California training programs for laboratory animal science, care, and vivarium operations.
• Develop and deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and e-learning modules; leverage LMS and digital tools.
• Coordinate training schedules, onboarding, and continuing education activities.
• Evaluate trainee competency and ensure proper documentation for compliance.
• Maintain training records and support regulatory audits and inspections.
• Support global training initiatives and share best practices across sites.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

AALAS Certification LAT or higher

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Comparative Medicine Training Specialist to lead training for California sites, including Irvine, partnering with leadership, researchers, EHS, and facilities to ensure safe, compliant in vivo research.

The role administers curricula, onboarding, and compliance programs, maintains documentation, and supports global training initiatives to advance regulatory readiness and operational excellence.