R&D Comparative Medicine Technician II

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a skilled Laboratory Animal Technician to support in-vivo research and ensure regulatory animal compliance. You will perform injections, tissue harvests, euthanasia, and SOP updates while maintaining animal welfare and inventory control.

The role requires ALAT or LAT certification with relevant experience, lifting up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work in a dynamic R&D environment. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• ALAT/LAT certification is required for the role.
• Experience with animal care, handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain research animals.
• Perform PO, IV, ID, IP and SC injections.
• Carry out tissue harvest/necropsy and euthanasia as needed.
• Maintain inventories and assist with health monitoring.
• Write and revise SOPs and training documents.

Skills

Animal handling

Injections techniques

Welfare compliance

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

ALAT with High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience

ALAT with AS/BS and 3 years’ experience

LAT with High School Diploma and 3 years’ experience

LAT with AS/BS and 1 year experience

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a skilled Laboratory Animal Technician to support in-vivo research and ensure regulatory animal compliance. You will perform injections, tissue harvests, euthanasia, and SOP updates while maintaining animal welfare and inventory control.

The role requires ALAT or LAT certification with relevant experience, lifting up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work in a dynamic R&D environment. Training and benefits are provided.