Scientist, Quality Control

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Purpose

Independently perform routine and non-routine testing. Performs laboratory testing within a GMP environment in support of final Bulk Product and stability, focused on ELISA and Bioassay testing. Can recognize laboratory technique or instrumental events that could impact the integrity of the test data. Writes and revises procedures with minimal guidance. Works under the general guidance of a supervisor but can effectively manage their own time to ensure completion of assigned duties.

• Performs basic and complex test methods as written to support product/material release with minimal error. The focus of this position is ELISA and Bioassay testing.
• Interprets experimental data for conformance with product and material specifications
• Understands, implements and maintains GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with procedural requirements
• Write and revise test methods
• Can effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on with minimal error
• Make recommendations for process improvements and work the help implement within the laboratory.
• Assist in assay troubleshooting
• Train junior analysts on laboratory techniques in area of expertise

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or equivalent science degree
• 5-8 years of related work experience in ELISA testing and/or Bioassay testing
• Experience in working in a GMP regulated laboratory

Additional Information

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. ​

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