Laboratory Technician I, MEC (3rd Shift)

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

The QC Tech I performs laboratory testing within a fast paced GMP environment in support of one or more of the following areas; raw materials, environmental monitoring, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the environmental monitoring sampling conducted during the Small Volume Parenteral commercial filling and media fill.
• Perform utilities and facilities environmental monitoring such as non-viable particulate, viable air and surface sampling.
• Perform microbiological testing and documentation for manufacturing process samples, raw materials, in process samples and final product following procedures, methods and specifications within the required time.
• Perform general cleaning/maintenance of laboratory equipment such as incubators, refrigerators amongst others and required per procedures.
• Maintain the materials, reagents, and media inventory required in the laboratory.
• Ensure samples are collected and/or tested according to schedule and following applicable procedures and analysis are accurately documented.
• Provide support during validations, special sampling, and planned or unplanned reinstatements.
• Complete training and certifications on time as established in the training curriculum.
• Perform preventive maintenance to the laboratory equipment, as applicable.
• Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management, occupational health and safety (EHS) systems and promote continuous improvement. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Science required. Major in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Medical Technology, with two (2) years combined experience in Manufacturing, QA, QC, R&D in pharmaceutical or biologics industry.
• Computer knowledge such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

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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