Research Technologist - Clinical Pathology
About this opportunity
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 at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
Operating and maintaining instruments for hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis
Interpreting and troubleshooting quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results
Performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation
Following all policies, procedures and guidelines necessary for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulatory compliance and in accordance with CLIA and CLSI
Using a validated computer system to receive and process orders, and provide test results
Participating in CAP proficiency surveys
Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOP)s
Designing and implementing procedures for instrument qualification and method validation
Completing all mandatory internal training and following implemented health and safety requirements
Completing additional training to develop competency in new methods as they are implemented
Standing, sitting, lifting up to 40lbs (on occasion), pipetting and other general lab tasks
Qualifications
Relevant laboratory experience and knowledge demonstrated through:
B.S./B.A. in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related field, with 3-5 years of relevant experience
MLS (ASCP), or AMT certification is strongly preferred
Preferable: Ideally greater than 3 years of experience within a clinical pathology laboratory within a pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital or diagnostic company. Knowledge of laboratory informatics systems, flow cytometry or plate based assays.
Other Desirable Attributes:
Well organized
Self-motivated
Detail oriented
Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Delivers timely and high quality results
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly motivated
Enthusiastic
Independent analytical thinker
Key Leadership Competencies:
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance.
Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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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How this role compares
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Salary context
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