Histology Scientist - R&D Pathology for Drug Discovery

PowerToFly; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a motivated histotechnologist for a collaborative research environment in Worcester, MA. You will perform histology for immunology drug discovery, handling tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining to support target validation and exploratory studies.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and clear communication within a team. Relevant HTL certification is preferred, with experience in FFPE/OCT sectioning and basic MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree with typically two years of experience.
• Histotechnologist Certification (HTL) preferred.
• Experience with tissue processing and sectioning for histology/pathology workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology (trimming, processing, embedding, sectioning of paraffin and frozen tissues).
• Perform routine and special histochemical staining.
• Use Sample Manager and Dream Path laboratory tracking systems.
• Schedule and prioritize workload within a multidisciplinary research group.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinker

Innovative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years

Master’s degree + 2 years

Tools

MS Office - Excel

OneNote

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a motivated histotechnologist for a collaborative research environment in Worcester, MA. You will perform histology for immunology drug discovery, handling tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining to support target validation and exploratory studies.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and clear communication within a team. Relevant HTL certification is preferred, with experience in FFPE/OCT sectioning and basic MS Office