Principal Engineer, Process Support
About The Position
Purpose Support the AbbVie Technical Center. Resolve analytical issues associated with commercial and research & development API's and drug products. Provides technical support to cross-functional teams within and outside of MS&T during development, commercial launch or problem solving for a given API or drug product. Accountable for test results, project reports and experiments in support of process development, validation activities and Technical Transfers while maintaining and meeting the highest standards in quality, customer service and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- BS in Chemical Engineering or related field with 8-10 years of experience
- MS in Chemical Engineering or related field with 6-8 years of experience
- PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field with 2-5 years of experience
Responsibilities
- Maintains and applies state-of-the-art chemical engineering knowledge.
- Evaluates and integrates relevant engineering advances for improving or solving problems. Understands the business implications of assigned products and processes and identifies engineering solutions compatible with business needs.
- Designs and executes experiments to test hypothesis related to project outcomes.
- Applies advanced scientific knowledge to projects; determines priorities for experiments. Independently designs and executes experiments. Assures experimental quality through sound, independent, experimental design.
- Applies the results of reviews of literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the business; uses results to determine strategic technical direction
- Directs the work of team members on the project and may coordinate outside resources for projects
- Presents results of projects both internally and externally.
- Participates in project planning, process update; contributes to experimental design.
- Develops productive collaborations and communication with other groups, across scientific disciplines, and with scientists outside of AbbVie. Uses an external information network to gain competitive intelligence
- Responsible for timely project completion. Designs experiments and documentation independently. May supervise interns and/or EPDP engineers
- May act as lead engineer, project leader, or project contributor. Provides technical direction and feedback to others.
Benefits
- paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- short-term incentive programs
- long-term incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
