Laboratory Technician VI

AbbVie•Waco, TX

9d•$31 - $55

About The Position

The Specialist in Chemistry supports the manufacturing process for prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products in Waco. The role provides technical support to Chemistry Laboratory staff, including execution of stability protocols and testing, and supports laboratory operations and manufacturing activities involving raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. Knowledge of GMPs and technical writing skills are required. The position conducts investigations into out-of-specification test results; organizes and may perform testing of raw materials, including USP water, bulk samples, and finished products; and evaluates the stability of raw materials, bulk samples, and finished products according to established protocols. It interfaces with Quality Assurance counterparts to optimize laboratory support for QA and production activities and works with chemists on special sample analyses. Other duties and special projects may be assigned. The incumbent is empowered to make decisions and take actions necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and must comply with applicable ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, cGMP, and general business policies and requirements. The role may include temporary assignments. The incumbent is expected to meet applicable governmental, regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements and help ensure company compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Chemical or a related science.
Five years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing chemistry laboratory or similar laboratory experience.
Intermediate user knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong math skills, including comprehension of metric weights and measures, complex calculations, and spreadsheet management.
Ability to perform detailed tasks and document activities accurately.
Ability to work in an aseptic controlled environment, including wearing PPE and maintaining aseptic gowning qualifications and requalifications.
Specific vision requirement of 20/20 near vision, correctable with eyeglasses or contacts.
Ability to work and communicate professionally and effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Intermediate knowledge of Windows-based computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn other computer-based systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide direction for the functional area.
Comply with applicable regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LIMS and Trackwise.
Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
Experience working in an aseptic environment.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Chemistry Laboratory staff in executing stability protocols and conducting testing.
Support laboratory operations and manufacturing activities related to raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
Conduct investigations into out-of-specification test results.
Organize and may perform testing of raw materials, including USP water, bulk samples, and finished products, to assure chemical product quality.
Evaluate the stability of raw materials, bulk samples, and finished products according to established protocols.
Interface with QA counterparts to optimize laboratory support for QA and production activities.
Work with chemists to complete special sample analyses as required.
Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
Make decisions and take actions necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
Comply with applicable ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, cGMP, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives.
Help ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.