Associate, Scientist (Temporary Position)

AbbVie; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a scientifically trained professional to perform method troubleshooting and investigations in our lab and manufacturing environments. You will write technical documentation and support production, technology transfer and validation projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science and have up to two years of related experience, with strong analytical skills, English and Spanish communication, and experience with Excel and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology).
• Less than two years of related experience is typical.
• Active Learning helps you grasp new information for problem solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.
• Experience with statistical data analysis and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform method troubleshooting and investigations in laboratory or manufacturing settings.
• Write technical documentation according to procedures.
• Support production, technology transfer and validation projects.
• Maintain control charts and comply with GMP/GLP and EH&S requirements.
• Conform to company policies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

English/Spanish communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Excel

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

Company Description

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

Job Description

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

• Education: 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 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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