Scientist II, Histotechnologist R&D, Pathology Functional Immunology and Innovative Technology Group

Overview: 

Are you an experienced histology professional with a passion for leadership operational excellence and scientific innovation We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Histology scientist   to lead our histopathology team and manage the overall laboratory operations within the Functional Immunology and Innovative Technology this senior role you will oversee the day-to-day management of a skilled histotechnology team ensuring the highest standards of quality efficiency and regulatory compliance in support of immunology drug discovery programs. Your responsibilities will span from histotechnology laboratory work  team leadership workflow optimization resource planning quality management systems and cross-functional collaboration with pathologists scientists and study directors. You will serve as the primary technical and operational authority for the lab championing a culture of continuous improvement scientific rigor and professional development. If you thrive in a fast-paced multidisciplinary research environment and are ready to lead a high-performing team at the forefront of translational science we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Histotechnology: Participate in the accessioning grossing embedding processing of traditional histological tissue samples as well as novel complex in vitro model samples.

Team Leadership & Personnel Management: Directly supervise mentor and develop a team of histotechnologists and laboratory technicians. Conduct performance evaluations establish individual development plans oversee scheduling and workload allocation and foster a collaborative inclusive and psychologically safe team culture.

Workflow Oversight & Operational Management: Plan coordinate and prioritize laboratory workflows to ensure timely delivery of histological services in support of drug discovery and translational research programs. Monitor laboratory capacity and adjust resource allocation as needed to meet project milestones and organizational objectives. Be the point of contact for troubleshooting the newly implemented laboratory management information system employed in the laboratory (SampleManger).

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: Establish maintain and continuously improve quality management systems including SOPs quality control protocols and laboratory metrics.

Resource & Budget Management: Oversee procurement maintenance and qualification of laboratory equipment reagents and consumables.

Training & Mentorship: Provide technical training in histological techniques including tissue trimming processing embedding FFPE and cryosectioning routine and special staining and advanced molecular tissue-based assays.

Laboratory Safety: Enforce safe handling of hazardous chemicals biological specimens and sharp instruments. Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation in compliance with EHS policies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Scientific Support: Partner with pathologists research scientists and program managers to understand project needs and deliver tailored histological solutions.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Identify and implement improvements to existing workflows technologies and methodologies. Evaluate and qualify new platforms and reagents and champion the adoption of emerging histological and digital pathology technologies aligned with the groups scientific strategy.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience

MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience

Demonstrated experience in histotechnology science managing laboratory personnel including performance management scheduling and staff development

Preferred Qualifications:

Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnician (HT) certification (ASCP) required; HT/HTL (ASCP) in good standing preferred

Comprehensive technical proficiency in tissue grossing FFPE and OCT processing embedding sectioning routine H&E and special histochemical staining

Experience developing validating and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) quality control programs and regulatory/compliance frameworks (e.g. GLP ISO)

Familiarity with advanced molecular histology platforms (e.g. spatial transcriptomics) and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) such as Sample Manager or equivalent

Other Desirable Attributes:

Proven leadership and people management skills with an ability to motivate mentor and develop a high-performing technical team

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety regulatory compliance and adherence to institutional policies and documentation standards

Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with pathologists scientists operations and senior leadership

Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to drive process optimization and innovation initiatives

Consistent track record of delivering high-quality reproducible results within resource and timeline constraints

Excellent oral and written communication skills including experience preparing technical reports and presentations

Independent analytical and solutions-oriented with a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decisions in a complex research environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint OneNote) and laboratory data management tools

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.

• 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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Companys 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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Employment Type :

Full-time