AbbVie
Scientist II Precision Medicine Pathology
AbbVie, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Company Description
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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at
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Job Description
The Precision Medicine Pathology team drives the scientific strategy for translational tissue-based biomarker development & discovery target validation/MOA projects, leads collaborative programs, conducts histopathological evaluation & analysis of IHC & other tissue-based assays, and provides technical/scientific leadership.
Major Responsibilities
Perform routine histological procedures including tissue accessioning, gross-dissection, tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and image capture of frozen and FFPE tissues
Perform histochemical, IHC, and IF staining using Leica Autostainer XL, Ventana Discovery ULTRA, and Leica BOND RX platforms
Perform image capture, data entry and organization using platforms such as (but not limited to) Leica Aperio imager and associated software
Generate data and present findings to relevant project teams in departmental and cross-functional meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of histology experience or Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience
Strong proficiency in standard histological techniques including grossing, processing, embedding, and paraffin and cryo-sectioning
Experience with development of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and other tissue-based assays including immunofluorescence (IF) multiplexing and in situ hybridization (ISH)
Strong computer literacy
Excellent organization and communication skills, and a motivation to learn new tools and techniques
Ability to think strategically, manage time and workflows and work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at
www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on
Twitter ,
Facebook ,
Instagram ,
YouTube
and
LinkedIn .
Job Description
The Precision Medicine Pathology team drives the scientific strategy for translational tissue-based biomarker development & discovery target validation/MOA projects, leads collaborative programs, conducts histopathological evaluation & analysis of IHC & other tissue-based assays, and provides technical/scientific leadership.
Major Responsibilities
Perform routine histological procedures including tissue accessioning, gross-dissection, tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and image capture of frozen and FFPE tissues
Perform histochemical, IHC, and IF staining using Leica Autostainer XL, Ventana Discovery ULTRA, and Leica BOND RX platforms
Perform image capture, data entry and organization using platforms such as (but not limited to) Leica Aperio imager and associated software
Generate data and present findings to relevant project teams in departmental and cross-functional meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of histology experience or Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience
Strong proficiency in standard histological techniques including grossing, processing, embedding, and paraffin and cryo-sectioning
Experience with development of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and other tissue-based assays including immunofluorescence (IF) multiplexing and in situ hybridization (ISH)
Strong computer literacy
Excellent organization and communication skills, and a motivation to learn new tools and techniques
Ability to think strategically, manage time and workflows and work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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