California Comparative Medicine Training Lead

AbbVie Inc.; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in California seeks a Comparative Medicine Training Specialist to lead training initiatives across Irvine and the ABA campus in South San Francisco, ensuring personnel are trained, qualified, and prepared to support animal care, procedures, and research operations.

You will design and deliver instructor-led and hands-on programs, maintain records for audits, partner with leadership to meet regulatory requirements, and support global training efforts across the AbbVie network.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience developing, coordinating, and delivering classroom, technical, and hands-on training programs.
• Knowledge of laboratory animal care and welfare regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead training initiatives for California Comparative Medicine sites, ensuring compliance and competency.
• Deliver instructor-led and hands-on training on vivarium operations and research procedures.
• Maintain training records, SOPs, and documentation for audits and accreditation.
• Coordinate global training programs and liaise with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Training program development

Regulatory compliance

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

AALAS Certification, RLATG or higher

Tools

AALAS Learning Library

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in California seeks a Comparative Medicine Training Specialist to lead training initiatives across Irvine and the ABA campus in South San Francisco, ensuring personnel are trained, qualified, and prepared to support animal care, procedures, and research operations.

You will design and deliver instructor-led and hands-on programs, maintain records for audits, partner with leadership to meet regulatory requirements, and support global training efforts across the AbbVie network.