Preclinical Toxicology Primate Coordinator

Role Summary

With an advanced level of technical expertise in collaboration with management and nonhuman primate stakeholders the candidate will provide oversight of the Toxicology Nonhuman Primate colony.   Working at providing greater availability with cooperation of teammates by overseeing essential tasks for in/ex vivo research and/or development of studies and to maintain toxicology colony with support from line management.  Working alongside the Toxicology Training Coordinator to oversee the NHP training program and advancement in competency of NHP program.  Provide day-to-day support on studies within the toxicology group as needed. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Toxicology primate maintenance program and works across departments as necessary to maintain oversight of the NHP colony management (ordering etc.). Accurately maintains NHP colony census including study schedules training and forecasting of the upcoming project needs for NHPs.
• As a leader understands the importance of interpersonal and organizational communication. Recognizes clearly communicates and responds (including through implementation) to procedural changes. Recognizes and clearly communicates needs and concerns the primate oversight committee for toxicology operations.
• As a coordinator work alongside management Training Coordinator(s) and staff to initiate administer and oversee NHP training modules and techniques for existing and new technical staff.    In addition coordinate activities and training with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the proper execution of study specific activities while ensuring competency of all techniques. Through use and experience make high quality decisions to execute responsibilities.
• Excel technically in multiple techniques (across species with strong NHP background) including advanced techniques in NHPs. Demonstrates broad and versatile technical expertise with an elevated level of proficiency with in/ex vivo techniques (both antemortem and postmortem) across rodents and non-rodent species.
• Across all toxicology animal species perform routine and complex tasks competently (e.g. but not limited to dosing blood collection necropsy etc) while performing documentation of tasks and observations using departmental SOPs.
  • Open to experiment with change and modification of techniques and procedures to keep AbbVie at the forefront of changing needs of research in terms of scientific processes and ethical quality. 
  • Follows established procedures and protocols recommend changes for refinement.
• Understand and adhere to all safety guidelines code of conduct guidelines appropriate handling of materials controlled drug and radioactive compounds GXP compliance animal care and welfare regulations.
• Work within AbbVie and outside AbbVie to grow new methods (procedures) for use on Pre-Clinical Safety studies. Learn and understand new experimental techniques (through review of literature or benchmarking techniques). Present new or amended procedures to internal audiences.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

A.S. (or higher) or equivalent degree and 3 years experience with NHPs (and other rodent and non-rodent species) and eligibility to complete advanced certification in related field or techniques (examples: AALAS LATg VTS ASR) or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years experience with NHPs (and other rodent and non-rodent species)and eligibility to complete certification in related field or techniques (examples: AALAS LAT VTS ASR)

Physical dexterity visual and auditory acuity organizational and time management skills and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions encountered in task performance

Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet knowledge internet browser navigation communication such as email and messaging and industry or department specific software solutions

Able to perform repetitive procedures and stand or walk for extended periods of time

Practical knowledge including calculations and problem-solving ability to carry out job function

Broad knowledge with NHPs in a toxicology setting including in/ex vivo techniques (both antemortem and postmortem).

Demonstration of AbbVie leadership behaviors and experience

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 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.

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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time