Biologics Operator II (Downstream, 3rd Shift) (Multiple Positions)

AbbVie Inc; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their team in manufacturing biologics products. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in aseptic and non-aseptic environments, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. As part of a dedicated team, you will operate advanced manufacturing equipment, document critical processes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of operations. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate Degree in a relevant field and be willing to work flexible hours, including third shifts and weekends. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector with this innovative firm.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Short-term Incentive Programs

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, but basic knowledge of laboratory techniques is preferred.
• Availability to work third shift, holidays, and weekends according to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment and conduct equipment setup operations.
• Document and audit manufacturing records and ensure compliance with cGMPs.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot equipment and process events.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Basic Mechanical Skills

Basic Mathematical Skills

Verbal Communication in English

Verbal Communication in Spanish

Education

Associate Degree in Science

Associate Degree in Mechanics

Associate Degree in Electricity

Associate Degree in Instrumentation

Tools

Delta V

MES

SAP

Job description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

Purpose:

Manufacture of bulk biologics products. Perform cleaning and sterilization procedures. Perform process tests and participate in qualification and validation activities as required. Assemble and inspect equipment in the manufacturing area to confirm operational status. Work is performed in aseptic and non-aseptic environments.

Responsibilities:

• Operate manufacturing equipment and instruments, such as tanks, autoclaves, filtration systems, washers, filter integrity testing, pH, amongst others. Conduct equipment setup (CIP, PT, SIP) operations according to the established procedures.
• Manufacture of bulk biologics operations in Media & Buffer Formulation (Central Services), Inoculum or Fermentation (Upstream) and Capture or Purification (Downstream) areas according to approved and effective procedures.
• Conduct equipment and facility inspections and advise of situations that affect operating and environmental conditions. Monitor critical parameters and elevate any deviation that could impact operations to address accordingly.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing areas, specifically the troubleshooting support of equipment and process events.
• Receive, inspect and verify materials availability to be used for the production activities.
• Document, audit and timely correct manufacturing electronic or paper batch record discrepancies.
• Document process and equipment status in electronic or manual records.
• Sample collection and processing as required by the process.
• Strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accurately complete process-associated documentation.
• 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.

Significant Work Activities:

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required.
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required.
• Work in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Science, Mechanics, Electricity, Instrumentation or related field.
• No previous experience required.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Basic knowledge of computerized systems such as Delta V, MES and SAP preferred.
• Basic mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Availability to workThird shift, holidays, overtime includingweekends, according to business needs.

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 ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay 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/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages 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 benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay 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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