Scientist I, Sample Management

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.

Role Summary
The Scientist I, Sample Management and Laboratory Operations supports clinical and non-clinical sample operations across sample receipt, chain of custody, storage, reconciliation, and transfer. This role works closely with scientists, study teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure samples and associated data are managed accurately, safely, and in compliance with applicable SOPs, study plans, and regulatory requirements. The position also supports assay-ready sample delivery, laboratory documentation, and routine process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to support sample management and laboratory operations aligned to business and study needs.
• Safely handle biological matrices such as serum, plasma, blood, lysates, CSF, and related materials.
• Maintain end-to-end sample integrity, including storage, distribution for testing, and final disposition of samples.
• Independently complete sample check-in activities within the validated laboratory information system or LIMS, such as receive, inspect, log, store, and transfer biological samples.
• Maintain accurate shipment, receipt, condition, and disposition records in data management systems, and notify the manager and relevant scientists of any discrepancies, abnormalities, or chain-of-custody concerns.
• Support reconciliation of sample information to ensure assay-ready samples are delivered to testing teams on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to sample flow, data quality, and laboratory efficiency.
• Train or mentor junior staff on basic sample handling, documentation, and system workflows.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in sample management, laboratory operations, biomarker support, or related scientific operations
• Familiarity with biological sample handling, shipping, and regulated laboratory environments
• Working knowledge of LIMS or similar laboratory information systems
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation practices
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional partners

​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. ​

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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