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

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

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 Group. In 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 group's scientific strategy.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

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

MS or equivalent education with typic