AbbVie
Preclinical Toxicology Primate Coordinator
Base pay range
$29.70/hr - $53.50/hr
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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description 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 work across departments, as necessary to maintain oversight of the NHP colony management (ordering, etc.). Accurately maintain NHP colony census, including study schedules, training and forecasting of the upcoming project needs for NHP’s.
As a leader, understand the importance of interpersonal and organizational communication. Recognize, clearly communicate, and respond (including through implementation) to procedural changes. Recognize and clearly communicate needs and concerns to 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 NHP’s. Demonstrate 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.
Follow 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
A.S. (or higher) or equivalent degree and 3+ years’ experience with NHP’s (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 NHP’s (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 NHP’s 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.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html.
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Other. Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research.
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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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description 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 work across departments, as necessary to maintain oversight of the NHP colony management (ordering, etc.). Accurately maintain NHP colony census, including study schedules, training and forecasting of the upcoming project needs for NHP’s.
As a leader, understand the importance of interpersonal and organizational communication. Recognize, clearly communicate, and respond (including through implementation) to procedural changes. Recognize and clearly communicate needs and concerns to 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 NHP’s. Demonstrate 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.
Follow 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
A.S. (or higher) or equivalent degree and 3+ years’ experience with NHP’s (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 NHP’s (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 NHP’s 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.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html.
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Other. Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research.
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