Associate Scientist I, Investigative Pathology

About AbbVie
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Purpose:

The Investigative Toxicology and Pathology Group is searching for a highly motivated and self-driven candidate to conduct laboratory functions including histology and microscopy techniques (tissue processing, slide preparation, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization), electron microscopy and image analysis to contribute to understanding the relevance of safety findings of experimental compounds.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory tests including histology and microscopy techniques (tissue processing, slide preparation, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization), electron microscopy and image analysis. 
• Participate in the design and conduct of experiments to identify and characterize toxic liabilities of lead candidates and investigate mechanisms of action: design experiments, collect samples from in vivo studies, generate protocols and relevant end points, analyze data, recommend solutions for issues.
• Partner with toxicologic pathologists, molecular toxicologists, and discovery scientists to obtain materials for analysis.
• Provide timely analysis and interpretation of data, communicate data and interpretation to project stakeholders, and help prepare reports.
• Respond quickly to information learned from ongoing experiments and provide input to project stakeholders to guide project direction and prioritization.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of all data generated.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team with peers to achieve the assigned goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent education
• HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification
• 5 years or more of experience with histologic processing/sectioning/staining of tissues and immunohistochemistry required.
• Experience in transmission electron microscopy (EM) is desirable.
• Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements.

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
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