Scientist, II (Temporary Position)

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

Job Description

Technical expert that will independently investigate, identify, develop and optimize new methods/ techniques to address critical project needs. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. Read and adapt literature to accomplish assignments. Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Owner for investigations projects.
• Generate and manage change plans for New Product Introductions (NPI) projects.
• Engage with Validation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Process Control Systems (PCS) teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Support material procurement and implementation strategies.
• Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
  Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.
• Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.
• Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.
• Set and meet experimental timelines.
• Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data.
• Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
• Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities where applicable.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent education with typically seven (7) or more years of experience.
• Master Degree or equivalent education with typically five (5) or more years of experience.
• Three (3) or more years of Compounding Formulation and Equipment Preparation Experience, preferred. 
• Experience in aseptic filling processes in controlled environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional team skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and technical documentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written, required.

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. ​

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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