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Job Title: Scientist I, Sample Management
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 06/12/2026
Expire Date: 07/12/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Sales, Science, Quality Control
Job Description
Scientist I, Sample Management

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.


Job Description

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 staffon basic sample handling, documentation, and system workflows.


    Qualifications

    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

    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 thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin 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 toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

    Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat 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.

    US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

    US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

    https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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    Company Name: AbbVie
    Website:https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/scientist-i-sample-management-in-south-san-francisco-ca-jid-29144?_atxsrc=HBCUConnect&utm_source=HBCUConnect
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