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 DescriptionResponsibilities
- Perform routine histology activities including wet tissue trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and quality control on human and/or animal tissue samples.
- Consistently generate high-quality histological slides.
- Develop, troubleshoot, and execute complex staining protocols for single and multiplex immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization techniques.
- Consult relevant literature to understand the scientific purpose of assignments and contribute primarily through laboratory activities.
- Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and techniques in collaboration with pathologists to address scientific questions.
- Maintain and optimize laboratory equipment, operations, supplies, and reagents for efficient workflow.
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate results at each tissue processing step to ensure quality control and promptly recognize and report any experimental variances.
- Prepare, section, and stain Tissue Microarray blocks.
- Operate whole slide scanners to create and manage digital whole slide images.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with typically 3 or more years’ experience OR Master’s Degree (no additional experience)
- HT (ASCP) certification preferred, though candidates with strong biology skills and a willingness to learn may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Histotechnologist (HT) certification preferred, with or without QIHC qualification.
- Experience in immunohistochemistry (IHC).
- Experience with in situ hybridization (ISH) preferred.
- Applicable animal experience desired.
- Ideally 3 or more years of experience within a histology or pathology laboratory in a GLP pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital, or diagnostic setting.
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
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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AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
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What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
