Research Technologist - Clinical Pathology

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

• 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 trainingand 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 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 roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in 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 toparticipate in 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 employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Companys 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.

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