Associate Scientist (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

Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to support Manufacturing and Quality Operations. Follows validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision. Revision and compilation of results and data comparison against test method acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform method troubleshooting.
• Perform laboratory and/or manufacturing investigations and studies.
• Write technical documentation according to established procedures.
• Perform tasks related to commercial and non-commercial production, technology transfer and/or validation projects.
• Maintain statistical control charts for the department’s Laboratory or process monitoring.
• Responsible to comply with AbbVie and Quality Operations policies, plant
  procedures, and GMP and GLP regulations and requirements.
• Conform to EH&S management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement and consider EH&S aspects during the design and change process. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal and any other program applicable according to position duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineer
  or Biotechnology. 
• Experience: Less than two (2) years of related experience is typical.
• Active Learning: Understand the implications of new information for both current and
  future problem-solving.
• Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
  alternative solutions, or approaches to problems.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Practical Knowledge: Experience in statistical and analytical data analysis, commercial manufacturing processes, advanced Excel, technical presentations, and document change control.

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 atthe time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors includinggeographic 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 aparticular 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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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. 

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit 

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: