Laboratory Technician IV

AbbVie Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks a dedicated Microbiology Technician to support product release and site compliance through a range of microbiological tests including EM, water sampling and sterility.

You will generate technical reports, maintain SOPs and CAPAs, and help trend data to resolve OOS results. The role requires a third-level qualification in Microbiology or Biological Sciences and at least 12 months in a regulated manufacturing environment, with strong GMP knowledge and excellent documentation

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 12 months' experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably aseptic pharmaceutical production.
• Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including sterile manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.
• Practical experience in aseptic processing, contamination control, and microbiological laboratory techniques.
• Understanding of microbiological testing methods, environmental monitoring, and sterile operations.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve microbiological issues.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment with commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, documentation and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing activities to support product release and site compliance (EM, water sampling, bioburden, endotoxin, APET, sterility).
• Generate accurate and timely technical reports and test documentation.
• Draft, review, and maintain SOPs, protocols, training materials, investigation reports, CAPAs, deviations.
• Trend and analyze microbiological data; investigate OOS and adverse results.
• Support validation and qualification activities for microbiology lab equipment and test methods.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and site quality standards.

Skills

GMP compliance

Aseptic processing

Environmental monitoring

Laboratory techniques

Documentation/writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

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, X and YouTube.

Job Description

• Perform a range of microbiological testing activities to support product release and site compliance, including:

  • Environmental Monitoring (EM)
  • Water Sampling
  • Bioburden Testing
  • Endotoxin Testing
  • Growth Promotion Testing
  • In-Process Testing
  • Sterility Testing
  • Antimicrobial Preservative Effectiveness Testing (APET)
  • Antibiotic Assays

• Generate accurate and timely technical reports and test documentation.

• Draft, review, and maintain quality documentation, including:

  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Protocols
  • Training Materials
  • Investigation Reports
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
  • Deviations

• Trend and analyse microbiological data, investigating adverse, atypical, and out-of-specification (OOS) results as required.

• Support validation and qualification activities for microbiology laboratory equipment and test methods.

• Ensure all testing activities are performed in compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and site quality standards.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum of 12 months' experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in aseptic pharmaceutical production.

• Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including sterile manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.

• Practical experience in aseptic processing, contamination control, and microbiological laboratory techniques.

• Demonstrated understanding of microbiological testing methods, environmental monitoring, and sterile operations.

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve microbiological issues.

• Experience working within a highly regulated environment, with a commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and report-writing skills.

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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