Associate Scientist, Quality Control

Associate Qc Scientist

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.

Purpose:

The associate qc scientist performs laboratory testing within a fast paced gmp environment in support of one or more of the following areas; raw materials, in-process product, final bulk product, stability, and/or validation. Analyzes test data and evaluates results. Writes procedures with guidance. Works under the guidance of a supervisor but is able to manage time efficiently in achieving timely completion of assigned duties. Assists in trending data to support assay performance. Assists in writing lab investigation reports.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine tasks competently and independently, and generate reliable and consistent results.


• Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations.


• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.


• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.


• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.


• Place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.


• Demonstrate technical proficiency in his/her field.


• Impact projects predominantly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities.


• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, gxp compliance, and animal care where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Ba/bs in chemistry, biochemistry, medical technology, biology or equivalent science degree.


• 2+ years of related work experience


• Maintains their certifications as needed for assigned job tasks.

Additional information:

• 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.

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.