Analytical Technology Specialist

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Job Summary: 

Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline. Commercial drug product testing, ad-hoc investigation & development testing. Execute/assist on new method transfers and validations. Laboratory duties including critical reagent screening/qualifications, laboratory housekeeping, review of paperwork and procedural updates, support product release, drive completion of defined projects.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Completely follow established experimental protocols RFT and assess results 
• Recognize and report experimental variances 
• Learn, understand and effectively implement new experimental protocols and/or techniques 
• Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time and laboratory supplies and reagents 
• Perform routine tasks competently and independently generating reliable and consistent results 
• Analyse and critique results through assay performance monitoring and trending flagging issues and OFI with Management and Scientists 
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in their field, skill in multiple techniques and suggest protocol improvements within the Quality framework 
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, support Root Cause Analysis investigations, Impact projects through lab-based activities 
• Support team and work well with others, prepare solutions required for group testing 
• Enter laboratory results on Sample Management Systems 
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, GxP compliance and Data Integrity 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 12 months experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education. 
• Bioassay/Cell culture/ELISA experience, theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function. 
• Ability to work independently with focus on Right First Time (RFT) 
• GXP Experience 
• Experience in procurement and/or shipping and/or sample management  
• Basic statistical knowledge is advantageous 
• Proven problem-solving ability  
• Clear communication skills and technical writing  
• Willingness to up-skill and collaborate 
• Ability to support priority projects to meet timelines 

Additional Information

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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