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California Comparative Medicine Training Specialist
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Irvine, CA, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
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The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Purpose The Comparative Medicine Training Specialist owns the California Comparative Medicine training strategy and serves as a key contributor to the development, standardization, and implementation of global Comparative Medicine training programs. This person serves as a critical resource supporting Comparative Medicine operations, compliance, and training programs across AbbVie’s California research sites, including Irvine and the AbbVie Bay Area (ABA) campus in South San Francisco.. The position enables research excellence by ensuring personnel are trained, qualified, and prepared to safely and compliantly support animal care, scientific procedures, and research operations Responsibilities : California Comparative Medicine Training Leadership and Program Management : The person in this position is responsible for leading training initiatives in our California Comparative Medicine sites, ensuring training compliance and personnel competency, administering key operational and learning systems, and supporting facility readiness and regulatory compliance activities • Serves as the primary Comparative Medicine trainer for California research sites, including Irvine and the ABA campus. • Develops, coordinates, and delivers instructor-led, hands-on, and technical training programs related to laboratory animal science, animal care and use, vivarium operations, and research procedures, leveraging innovative educational technologies to enhance adult learning outcomes. This may include but is not limited to: • Designs, implements, and continuously improves innovative adult-learning solutions, including instructor-led training, digital learning platforms, competency-based development programs, simulation-based training, knowledge management resources, and data-driven learning analytics • Partners with Comparative Medicine leadership and functional stakeholders to assess training needs, establish training priorities, and support workforce development initiatives. • Accountable for maintaining training compliance, competency qualification processes, training documentation standards, and inspection-ready records supporting regulatory and accreditation requirements. • Maintains training records and documentation to support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence. • Supports global training initiatives and contributes technical expertise to Comparative Medicine learning programs and best practices. Operational Support and Compliance • Partners with Comparative Medicine leadership, EHS, and Facilities to promote safe and compliant animal care and research operations. • Supports facility readiness for inspections, site visits, and accreditation activities, including USDA, AAALAC International, DEA, and internal compliance reviews. • Maintains awareness of evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to laboratory animal science and animal welfare. • Identifies operational risks and training gaps and collaborates with leadership to develop and implement mitigation strategies. • Communicates operational issues, compliance concerns, and training program performance to site leadership as appropriate. Vivarium Access and Facility Administration • Coordinates vivarium access requests, verifies training prerequisites, assigns required training, and conducts facility orientation programs. • Maintains accurate records associated with access authorization and training compliance. Learning Systems Administration • Administers Comparative Medicine training curricula, training matrices, onboarding programs, and training assignments. • Serves as Global Super Administrator for the AALAS Learning Library, including user administration, t