Associate, Scientist (Temporary Position)

Allergan; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in Barceloneta, PR seeks an entry-level scientist to support method troubleshooting and investigations in manufacturing and QA. You will write technical documentation, participate in tech transfer and validation projects, and help maintain SPC charts while ensuring GMP/GLP compliance.

The role requires a BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology, and English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology).
• Less than two years of related experience typical.
• Fluent verbal and written English and Spanish.
• Experience in statistical and analytical data analysis, and in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform method troubleshooting.
• Conduct laboratory or manufacturing investigations and studies.
• Write technical documentation according to procedures.
• Participate in production, technology transfer, and/or validation projects.
• Maintain statistical control charts for monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP, EH&S policies and related procedures.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excel Proficiency

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Advanced Excel

Statistical Analysis

Document Change Control

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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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