Scientist, Histotechnologist, R&D, Pathology

ABBVIE; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 143,000; Full time

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Job summary

AbbVie in Worcester, MA is seeking a Scientist, Histotechnologist for R&D in Pathology to support immunology drug discovery programs. The role involves detailed histology work in a fast-paced team focused on target validation and exploratory safety studies.

Responsibilities include routine tissue trimming, processing, embedding, sectioning of paraffin and frozen samples, and histochemical staining. Preference given to HTL certification and experience with advanced molecular techniques; strong

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.

Responsibilities

• Routine histology including trimming, processing, embedding and sectioning of paraffin and frozen tissues.
• Routine and special histochemical staining.
• Use computer-based lab tracking systems (Sample Manager, Dream Path) to manage samples.
• Willingness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary research group and handle multiple projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education

Master’s Degree or equivalent education

Tools

Sample Manager

Dream Path

MS Office - Excel

OneNote

Job description

Scientist, Histotechnologist, R&D, Pathology

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 75000
• Salary Max: 142500
• Workday Global Grade: 15
• Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
• Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 142500 - yearly

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Are you a motivated histotechnologist searching for a position in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment in a company with a great culture? This might be an opportunity for you! We are seeking an individual who will perform histology for immunology drug discovery programs. The successful candidate will work in a group providing research support in target validation, target distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies. Being detailed oriented is critical to this role.

Specific activities will include:

• Routine histology (e.g., tissue trimming, tissue processing, embedding, and sectioning of paraffin embedded and frozen tissues)
• Routine and special histochemical staining

Additional tasks include:

• Using computer-based laboratory tracking system (Sample Manager), Dream Path
• Willingness to get creative when working with novel tissues or challenging pathology endpoints.

The candidate must independently schedule and prioritize workload to manage several tasks. If you are willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary research group in an exciting, friendly, fast-paced environment, please consider joining our team!

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Histotechnologist Certification (HTL) preferred
• Skilled at tissue grossing, embedding, FFPE and OCT sectioning required
• Experience with sectioning tissues/samples for advanced molecular techniques including spatial transcriptomics platforms would be helpful
• Ideally 2-5 years of experience within a histology/pathology laboratory

Other Desirable Attributes:

• Well organized
• Adherence to established protocols and laboratory documentation requirements
• Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Delivery of high-quality, timely results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Independent, analytical, innovative thinker
• Proficiency with MS office-Excel, OneNote

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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.