Associate, Scientist (Temporary Position)

AbbVie • Barceloneta, PR

8h

About The Position

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. They 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 their Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The purpose of this Associate, Scientist position is to perform a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to support Manufacturing and Quality Operations. The role involves following validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision, and revision and compilation of results and data comparison against test method acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineer or Biotechnology.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• short-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level