Research Technologist - Clinical Pathology
AbbVie
July 01, 2026
On-site
North Chicago, IL
$58,656 - $110,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
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 GLP regulatory compliance procedures 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 (SOPs)
- Designing and implementing procedures for instrument qualification and method validation
- Completing all mandatory internal training and following health and safety requirements
- Completing additional training to develop competency in new methods
- Standing, sitting, and lifting up to 40 lbs (on occasion); pipetting and other general lab tasks
Qualifications
- 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 strongly preferred
Preferable
- Ideally 3+ years in 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; effective teamwork and communication; ability to handle multiple projects; timely, high-quality results; excellent oral/written communication; independent analytical thinker
- 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 GLP regulatory compliance procedures 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 (SOPs)
- Designing and implementing procedures for instrument qualification and method validation
- Completing all mandatory internal training and following health and safety requirements
- Completing additional training to develop competency in new methods
- Standing, sitting, and lifting up to 40 lbs (on occasion); pipetting and other general lab tasks
Qualifications
- 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 strongly preferred
Preferable
- Ideally 3+ years in 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; effective teamwork and communication; ability to handle multiple projects; timely, high-quality results; excellent oral/written communication; independent analytical thinker