Associate Scientist II

Company: AbbVie
Location: Irvine
Posted on: October 28, 2025

Job Description:

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 Possesses an understanding of sample management processes and works closely with scientists and project managers to ensure samples are received and transferred to frozen storage in accordance with SOPs and study protocols. Supports colleagues in laboratory operations and biological sample testing. Develops independence in performing routine work and ability to organize, manage and set priorities for multiple tasks. Demonstrate the ability to document according to good documentation practices, communicate observations and escalate issues effectively. Essential Functions: Work in a cross-functional team to meet business needs. Log shipments and receive samples for clinical and/or toxicology trials, in accordance with priority and in accordance with SOPs and regulations.Work with applicable team members to resolve any sample discrepancies as necessary. Safely works with biological matrix (e.g. plasma, urine, blood, etc) in a biohazard level 2 laboratory. Document and maintain sample chain of custody such as shipment, sample receipt and condition records per SOP. Manage the maintenance/calibration of cooling devices to ensure all samples are appropriately stored. Ensure alarms from temperature monitoring system are addressed within expected timeframes. Support bioanalytical testing through sample preparation such as tissue dissection, solvent and reagent preparation, along with maintaining chemical and reagent inventories. Support laboratory operations with instrumentation such as deactivation, retirement, and disposal. Performs work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner. Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance. Ensure compliance with current SOPs and training. Qualifications Bachelors degree (preferably life sciences related) or equivalent years of experience required Must have 1-3 years of sample processing experience in a GLP regulated environment. An expert in the end-to-end sample lifecycle. Proficient with applicable LIMS software. Proven ability to work autonomously and develop ideas/solutions to improve operations Must have demonstrated experience in cross-functional team environment (specifically IT, Bioanalysis, Clinical Systems) Preferred Skills: Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements Ability to understand and independently apply Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) to everyday work Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks Ability to use electronic laboratory notebook and Laboratory Information Management System (e.g. Watson LIMS, StarLIMS, etc) Good written and oral communication skills Time management and project management skills Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team Strong organization, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills Ability to lift boxes up to 20 lbs Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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