Histology Scientist for Immunology Drug Discovery

AbbVie; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a motivated histotechnologist to perform histology for immunology drug discovery programs in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will support target validation, distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies with a strong emphasis on accuracy and documentation.

The role requires detailed work in routine histology and staining, with the use of Lab tracking systems and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
• Histotechnologist Certification (HTL) preferred could be a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology including trimming, processing, embedding, and sectioning of paraffin embedded and frozen tissues.
• Perform routine and special histochemical staining.
• Use computer-based laboratory tracking systems (Sample Manager, Dream Path).
• Schedule and prioritize workload across multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Histology

Tissue processing

FFPE & OCT

Staining

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Sample Manager

Dream Path

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a motivated histotechnologist to perform histology for immunology drug discovery programs in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will support target validation, distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies with a strong emphasis on accuracy and documentation.

The role requires detailed work in routine histology and staining, with the use of Lab tracking systems and the ability to manage multiple projects.