Scientist l, Pathology

PowerToFly; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie’s Pathology Laboratory within Local Delivery Translational Sciences (LDTS) is seeking a Scientist I, Pathology, to support pathology studies, assay development, data generation, and cross-functional collaboration. The role applies expertise in histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and laboratory operations to support study objectives and project deliverables.

The Scientist I will work with pathologists, toxicologists, scientists, and cross-functional teams to advance pathology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Histotechnology, or a related discipline with typically 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with typically 2+ years of relevant experience.
• ASCP HT/HTL certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with histology, immunohistochemistry, tissue processing, staining, microscopy, and pathology laboratory workflows.
• Experience with experimental planning, method development, assay optimization, data interpretation, scientific presentations, and technical report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical requirements include the ability to work in a laboratory setting, stand for extended periods, perform repetitive hand motions, handle laboratory materials and equipment, move and lift materials weigh up to 40 pounds, and follow applicable safety practices when working with biological specimens, chemicals, and laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform tissue processing, staining, microscopy, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and related experimental workflows in support of project objectives.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and implement pathology assays, histology methods, IHC protocols, and laboratory workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve pathology laboratory capabilities, assay performance, operational efficiency, and scientific impact.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and communicate experimental data to project teams, functional groups, and scientific stakeholders.
• Prepare study reports, technical summaries, SOPs, validation documentation, and scientific presentations as appropriate.
• Represent the pathology function on cross-functional project teams and contribute to scientific discussions, study planning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Works closely with a small team of colleagues to coordinate, perform or assist with routine histology tasks and support laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, reagent and supply management, workflow optimization, documentation, and compliance with applicable safety and quality expectations.
• Train and mentor junior scientists and associates in histology, IHC, microscopy, documentation practices, and laboratory best practices.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Tissue processing

Microscopy

Laboratory workflows

Data interpretation

Technical report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Histotechnology, or related discipline

Master’s degree with typically 2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Company Description

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,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Pathology Laboratory within Local Delivery Translational Sciences (LDTS) develops, validates, and applies pathology-based methods to support drug discovery and development. The Scientist I, Pathology, is an independent contributor who supports pathology studies, assay development, data generation, and cross-functional collaboration. This role applies expertise in histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, assay development, and laboratory operations to support study objectives, data interpretation, and project deliverables with pathologists, toxicologists, scientists, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform tissue processing, staining, microscopy, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and related experimental workflows in support of project objectives.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and implement pathology assays, histology methods, IHC protocols, and laboratory workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve pathology laboratory capabilities, assay performance, operational efficiency, and scientific impact.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and communicate experimental data to project teams, functional groups, and scientific stakeholders.
• Prepare study reports, technical summaries, SOPs, validation documentation, and scientific presentations as appropriate.
• Represent the pathology function on cross-functional project teams and contribute to scientific discussions, study planning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Works closely with a small team of colleagues to coordinate, perform or assist with routine histology tasks and support laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, reagent and supply management, workflow optimization, documentation, and compliance with applicable safety and quality expectations.
• Train and mentor junior scientists and associates in histology, IHC, microscopy, documentation practices, and laboratory best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Histotechnology, or a related discipline with typically 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with typically 2+ years of relevant experience.
• ASCP HT/HTL certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with histology, immunohistochemistry, tissue processing, staining, microscopy, and pathology laboratory workflows.
• Experience with experimental planning, method development, assay optimization, data interpretation, scientific presentations, and technical report writing.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.


• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.


• Physical requirements include the ability to work in a laboratory setting, stand for extended periods, perform repetitive hand motions, handle laboratory materials and equipment, move and lift materials weigh up to 40 pounds, and follow applicable safety practices when working with biological specimens, chemicals, and laboratory instrumentation.

Additional Information

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 anyother 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.

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