Research Technologist - Clinical Pathology

Job Title

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 training and 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

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 company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the company's 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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Pay range: $58656 - 110500 USD

Where We Work

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.