Eye Pathology Scientist II – Translational Medicine

NCSL International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and 401(k)

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

AbbVie’s Pathology Laboratory within Local Delivery Translational Sciences (LDTS) seeks a Pathology Associate II to perform routine and specialized histology, including ocular tissues, and assist with IHC and special stains for nonclinical safety studies. You will work closely with pathologists and scientists to ensure high-quality study execution and efficient lab operations.

The role requires hands-on histology experience, familiarity with histology equipment, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Hands-on histology experience including trimming, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide prep.
• Experience operating histology equipment and automated staining systems.
• Experience packaging, shipping, receiving, and tracking histology specimens.
• Ability to manage lab activities independently while collaborating in a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform routine histology procedures, including tissue trimming, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, staining, and coverslipping.
• Perform specialized ocular histology procedures and support preparation of ocular tissues for nonclinical safety and investigative studies.
• Perform or assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC), special stains, and other pathology laboratory procedures according to established protocols.
• Prepare, label, organize, track, archive, package, ship, and receive tissue blocks, slides, biological specimens, and other study-related materials.
• Operate histology equipment, including tissue processors and automated staining systems, and coordinate routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, sample-tracking information, equipment documentation, and study-related documentation.
• Support laboratory operations through inventory management, purchasing and stocking supplies, coordinating equipment service, and maintaining organized work areas.
• Coordinate pathology materials and work schedules with pathologists, scientists, external CROs, and colleagues at other sites.
• Follow laboratory safety policies, SOPs, quality procedures, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Maintain awareness of current histology technologies and contribute to laboratory efficiency and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with pathologists, scientists, and laboratory staff to support study execution and departmental objectives.
• Provide technical guidance or hands-on support to less experienced colleagues as assigned.

Skills

Histology procedures

Histology equipment

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years experience

Master's degree with 0-2 years experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Tissue processors

Automated staining systems

Leica Bond RX

Digital pathology systems

Job description

AbbVie’s Pathology Laboratory within Local Delivery Translational Sciences (LDTS) seeks a Pathology Associate II to perform routine and specialized histology, including ocular tissues, and assist with IHC and special stains for nonclinical safety studies. You will work closely with pathologists and scientists to ensure high-quality study execution and efficient lab operations.

The role requires hands-on histology experience, familiarity with histology equipment, and strong attention to detail.