Manufacturing Associate II (Sunday to Wednesday, 4:00pm - 2:30am)

AbbVie; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Worcester is seeking a Manufacturing Associate II for Sundays through Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 2:30am.

This full-time role involves applying GMP knowledge, project coordination, and operating with SAP, LIMS, and PI to support production campaigns. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing/production, with familiarity in media preparation, cell culture or purification of biological drugs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing/production experience.
• Knowledge of media/buffer preparation, cell culture or purification of biological drugs.
• Computer and scheduling proficiency.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations and tech transfer processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Transfers methods into Production instructions to allow for successful performance of scheduled campaigns.
• Schedules work tasks, with limited assistance, to support project/campaign timelines. Drafts diverse scope and complexity documents. Circulates documents to reviewers with limited assistance, responds to comments and questions. Manages document review and approval to meet project timelines.
• Directs changeover activities with assistance.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Tracks ongoing problems and gathers information for analysis. Analyze data to develop solutions to general-level problems. Presents a potential solution to management/senior personnel and with assistance creates an implementation plan.
• Applies knowledge, experience and technical skills to understand specific site objectives, to provide support to Production initiatives, to execute systems and procedures efficiently and compliantly, evaluates systems for improvement potential. Works, within established systems to improve Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance.
• Works on problems of moderate complexity, where analysis of situations requires evaluation of several factors.
• Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Decisions are reviewed for soundness of technical judgment.
• Coordinates activities of sub group and actively works under other sub-groups. Provides technical direction and training to less senior personnel.
• Frequently interacts with subordinates and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects, schedules, etc.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

5+ years manufacturing/production experience

Tools

SAP

LIMS

PI

Job description

Manufacturing Associate II (Sunday to Wednesday, 4:00pm - 2:30am)

• Full-time


• Salary Min: 58656


• Salary Max: 110500


• Workday Global Grade: 13


• Compensation: USD 58,656 - USD 110,500 - yearly

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.

Under some supervision manages Production projects including the introduction of new projects and technology into Production, and Manufacturing Improvement. Works in concert with peers in other departments to meet project timelines. Responsible for tracking the transfer, implementation and monitoring of projects. Uses SAP, LIMS, PI, and other systems, programs, and databases to input, verify, monitor and analyze pertinent data.

Responsibilities

• Transfers methods into Production instructions to allow for successful performance of scheduled campaigns.


• Schedules work tasks, with limited assistance, to support project/campaign timelines. Drafts diverse scope and complexity documents. Circulates documents to reviewers with limited assistance, responds to comments and questions. Manages document review and approval to meet project timelines.


• Directs changeover activities with assistance.


• Exercises judgment within generally defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Tracks ongoing problems and gathers information for analysis. Analyze data to develop solutions to general-level problems. Presents a potential solution to management/senior personnel and with assistance creates an implementation plan.


• Applies knowledge, experience and technical skills to understand specific site objectives, to provide support to Production initiatives, to execute systems and procedures efficiently and compliantly, evaluates systems for improvement potential. Works, within established systems to improve Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance.


• Works on problems of moderate complexity, where analysis of situations requires evaluation of several factors.


• Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Decisions are reviewed for soundness of technical judgment.


• Coordinates activities of sub group and actively works under other sub-groups. Provides technical direction and training to less senior personnel.


• Frequently interacts with subordinates and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects, schedules, etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.


• At least 5 years’ experience in all aspects of manufacturing/production processes with good writing skills.


• Knowledge of media/buffer preparation, cell culture or purification of biological drugs is required for specific biologics sites.


• Computer and scheduling proficiency.


• A working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and current Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to equipment and process steps in area of responsibility is required. Familiarity with pertinent regulatory filings. Proficiency with tech transfer process and familiarity with equipment and facilities validation.


• Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks including ability to handle pressure in a professional manner. Effectively work in a team environment. Maintain high level of energy and professionalism on the job. Build effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, cross-functioned groups, and management.

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 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 pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinate.The amountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer 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.