Preclinical Safety Training Coordinator RD

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a technical leader to oversee the Pre-Clinical Toxicology training program. This role requires expertise in training methods and protocols, ensuring staff competency in various techniques. Candidates should have relevant experience and education, with proficiency in organizational and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to eligible employees.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Participation in short-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience with advanced certification or 5 years’ experience with certification.
• Demonstration of entry-level people leader skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive procedures and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Pre-Clinical Toxicology training program and maintain training records.
• Train teams and communicate procedural changes effectively.
• Coordinate activities with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

A.S. or equivalent degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Through an advanced level of technical expertise, coordinating in collaboration with stakeholders, the oversight of the Pre-Clinical Safety Training Program for toxicology staff in collaboration with teammates by overseeing essential tasks for in/ex vivo research and/or development studies and to train others in said techniques

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the Pre-Clinical Toxicology training program and works with other departments training teams, as necessary. Good with maintaining accurate records of training documents. Including schedules, reporting, and forecasting of the training program.
• As a technical leader, understands the importance of interpersonal and organizational communication. Recognizes, clearly communicates, and responds (Including through implementation) procedural changes. Recognizes and clearly communicates the training program to new and existing technical staff, setting staff up for success and helping each get the best out of the training program.
• Coordinate activities and training with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the proper execution and of study specific activities.
• Oversee and/or personally trains to meet all required training prior to deadlines ensuring competency of all techniques,
• Excel technically in multiple techniques, including advanced techniques, across species. Open to experiment with change and modification of techniques and procedures to keep AbbVie at the forefront of changing needs of research in terms of scientific processes and ethical quality.
• Completely follows established procedures and protocols, recommend changes for refinement.
• Demonstrates broad and versatile technical expertise with an elevated level of proficiency with in/ex vivo techniques (both antemortem and postmortem) in rodents and non-rodent species. Performs routine and complex tasks competently (e.g. but not limited to dosing, blood collection, necropsy, etc), while performing documentation of tasks and observations using departmental SOP’s.
• Understand and adhere to all safety guidelines, code of conduct guidelines, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GXP compliance, animal care and welfare regulations.
• Work within AbbVie and outside AbbVie to grow new methods for procedures to for use on Pre-Clinical Safety studies. Learn and understand new experimental techniques (through review of literature or benchmarking techniques). Present new or amended procedures to internal audiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstration of entry-level People Leader skills and experience
• A.S. or equivalent degree and 3 years’ experience, AND advanced certification in related field or techniques (examples: AALAS LATg, VTS, ASR) OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years’ experience AND certification in related field or techniques (examples: AALAS LAT, VTS, ASR).
• Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, organizational and time management skills, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions encountered in task performance
• Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet knowledge, internet browser navigation, communication such as email and messaging, and industry or department specific software solutions
• Able to perform repetitive procedures, and stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Practical knowledge, including calculations, and problem-solving ability to carry out job function

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Compensation:
$30-$54