Research Technician, In Vivo Oncology

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Our expanding In vivo Tumor Biology group has an opening for a motivated individual who is dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics, both small molecule and biologic drugs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the primary role of this individual will be to support In Vivo studies for the pharmacological evaluation of novel agents. Heightened responsibilities will be to independently perform In Vivo studies and to interact with other AbbVie Research teams to coordinate delivery and facilitate testing of study derived samples.

Key Responsibilities:

• Good animal practice:
  • Perform MTDs; records animal weight, observes and records clinical observations on small laboratory animals in a regulatory environment.
  
  
  • Small animal restraint, dosing (via oral, IV and intraperitoneal, subcutaneous routes), surgery, collection/ processing of blood/ tissues, formulation of drugs and calculations of the appropriated quantities to ensure proper administration.
  
  
• Compliance with all company, local, Federal, GLP, FDA and USDA rules and regulations.


• Apply and maintain safety procedures.


• Will required to work on some weekends and holidays.


• Effectively collaborate across all department and cross functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Biology or related field with 1+ small animal care experience.


• Team player in a matrixed environment with excellent communication skills, both oral and written.


• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.


• Enthusiastic individual motivated to learn new techniques, with an ability to troubleshoot/ improve techniques as needed.


• Basic computer skills.


• Experience with basic sterile techniques, as well as rodent micro-surgical experience regarded as a plus.

Preferred:

• Previous IACUC laboratory animal training/experience is a plus.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.


• Pharma industry experience is a plus.


• Familiarity with trial designs is a plus.

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.
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.

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