Manufacturing Technician - Weekend shift

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a dedicated GMP production professional in Westport, Canada, to support daily manufacturing tasks and batch-related CAPAs. The role emphasizes precise documentation, cleanroom handling, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications include a science or engineering background (advantage) and strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Understanding of regulated GMP requirements.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast, dynamic environment.
• Drive, energy, maturity and result delivery under pressure.
• Excellent writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily tasks per GMP and quality system as directed by Production Manager.
• Manage batch-related CAPAs from review through RCA, approval and closure.
• Accurately completing documentation in a timely, legible manner.
• Maintain grade A conditions inside isolator; collect data with the FMS system and perform glove tests.
• Follow safety, housekeeping and quality standards; report discrepancies.

Skills

Regulatory GMP compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Results orientation

Team player

Excellent technical writing

Education

Science or engineering degree (advantage)

Job description

Company Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily tasks as assigned by the Production Manager according to GMP and the quality system.
• Active involvement and management of batch related CAPA's as they arise in the business unit taking them from the initial review state through RCA, approval, batch disposition and delivery of corrective and preventive actions, liaising closely with the relevant Departments and QA Lead to ensure thorough investigation is completed and timely resolution and closure is met.
• Accurately completing documentation in a timely manner, accurately and legibly.
• Responsible for maintaining & monitoring grade A conditions inside isolator, including end of batch EM and utilizing the FMS system for data collection and completing glove testing for integrity of RAB units.
• Adhering to all company standards in safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• Competent in surface sanitization and use of qualified Disinfectants/Detergents/Biocide cleans, competent in both SIP sterilization & bespoke autoclave counter pressure training.
• Manage requirements in order to deliver the KPIs as they relate to the Product Flow function with a specific emphasis on the 32 day release cycle
• Adhering to all company standards in safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• Follow gowning procedures on entry to areas and donning additional garbing for specific tasks within the compounding area.
• Adhere to and support all EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the requirements to work in a regulated GMP industry
• Ability to build strong relationships and work within cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to work in a fast, dynamic environment whilst adjusting readily to meet unexpected constraints.
• Drive, high energy, maturity, and ability to work under pressure, deliver results, and overcome obstacles.
• Team player who can collaborate with others to achieve organizational targets and goals.
• Knowledge of biologics operations an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use sound judgment to make effective decisions within appropriate timeframes
• Proven to be self-directed, self-motivated and ability to prioritize competing priorities
• Excellent technical writing skills is a requirement for this role and previous experience on GTW i.e. opening RCC's / LIRs / CAPA's is preferrable in order to be successful within this role
• 2-3 Years working in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aseptic/Sterile Manufacturing.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Third Level qualification in science or engineering discipline is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work within cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to work in a fast, dynamic environment whilst adjusting readily to meet unexpected constraints.

Additional Information

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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