Laboratory Technician

AbbVie; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Laboratory Technician at AbbVie performs, documents, and reports Quality Control Laboratory testing. This includes packaging seal strength tests, water testing, environmental monitoring of clean rooms, growth promotion tests, and related laboratory work.

You will operate autoclaves and standard laboratory equipment, support cross-functional teams, ensure proper equipment, and initiate Laboratory Investigation Records when required to maintain compliant manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc...)
• 1-4 years of performing duties in a GMP environment specifically aseptic processing facility
• Required experience in a cleanroom setting
• Experience with routine laboratory testing and/or environmental monitoring
• Experience with standard laboratory equipment (pH meters, particle monitors, etc)

Responsibilities

• Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) of aseptic manufacturing operations. 40% facilities. Conduct investigations and follow-up actions under EM excursions under supervision.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets to report test results; perform data verification and peer review; initiate LIRs in Global Track Wise.
• Execute non-routine tests for study protocols and equipment re-qualifications; ensure proper supplies and equipment functioning; monitor calibration and maintenance.

Skills

GMP experience

Cleanroom experience

Environmental monitoring experience

Laboratory testing experience

Data entry and documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related sciences

Tools

pH meters

particle monitors

CLIMETs

Instron units

Thermogravimetric analyzer

Autoclave

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician performs, documents, and reports Quality Control Laboratory testing. Perform packaging seal strength tests, water testing, environmental monitoring of clean rooms, data entry and verification, growth promotion tests, and any other required laboratory testing.

Operate autoclave and standard laboratory equipment (e.g., balance). Support cross-functional teams with appropriate activities. Ensure proper laboratory equipment and functionality, and appropriate levels of laboratory supplies. Initiate/draft LIRs (Laboratory Investigation Records).

• Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) of aseptic manufacturing operations. 40% facilities. Perform on-the-spot investigations and appropriate follow-up actions under EM excursion situations under direction of senior technicians/management, and per procedure. Environmental Monitoring Requests (EMRs) in a timely manner to release cleanroom to Manufacturing per procedure. Complete personnel monitoring plating of Manufacturing technicians as requested. Sample and test water systems serving manufacturing facility and laboratories. EM includes non-viable and viable air particulate, viable surface sampling, personnel monitoring, and water sampling. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Wear proper PPE. Follow SOPs to perform Quality Control Laboratory testing. Operate standard laboratory equipment such as balances, autoclaves, CLIMETs, Instron units, and Thermogravimetric analyzer, and air samplers.
• Maintain appropriate databases and spreadsheets to accurately report test results in compliance with current Good Laboratory and Good Documentation Practices. Perform data verification for EM results and data entry. Become a qualified peer reviewer. Ensures that records and raw data are properly recorded, reviewed and retained. Keep supervisor/upper management informed of laboratory operation status. Initiate LIRs in Global Track wise system.
• Execute non-routine test for study protocols and/or equipment re-qualifications. Ensure appropriate levels of laboratory supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Ensure disposal of solutions and media as per SOPs. Monitor preventive maintenance and calibration activities of lab equipment. Sustain 6s and keep laboratory a safe and pleasant working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required of related sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc...)
• 1-4 years of performing duties in a GMP environment specifically aseptic processing facility
• Required experience in a cleanroom setting.
• Experience with routine laboratory testing and/or environmental monitoring
• Experience with standard laboratory equipment (pH meters, particle monitors, etc

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• 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,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin 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 toparticipatein 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 employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat 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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What AbbVie Has to Offer

Our work can and does have a tangible, lasting impact on millions of people. But it's not just the results that matter. How we achieve them matters, too. Leading with purpose, we work to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. We do that by putting our expertise, resources and talent to work to make a real difference for patients, communities and our world.