Job description
The Laboratory Technician II performs laboratory analytical tests on raw materials and finished products following the established parameters (Abbvie policies, FDA, cGMP) and applicable regulations without impact to the manufacturing cycle or the laboratory workflow. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices), safety rules, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing laboratory analytical tests on the raw materials and finished products following the established parameters (Abbvie policies, FDA, cGMP) and applicable regulations without impact to the manufacturing cycle or the laboratory workflow.
- Document The results of the test and analysis performed accurately.
- Perform preventive maintenance and standardize the laboratory equipment.
- Participate in the implementation of special projects and test method transfers.
- Assure that all samples are collected, tested, and authorized as per the schedule and following applicable procedures.
- Resolve typical technical problems with minimum intervention of the scientist or others.
- Perform changes to existing procedures or create new ones as required.
- Actively participate in the training of new employees.
- Responsible for the coordination and distribution of tasks when required.
- Prepare presentations as required.
- Complete training and certifications on time as established in the training curriculums.
- Participate and promote continuous improvement to Environmental health and safety (EH&S).
Qualifications
- An associate degree in Science is required, with a major in Chemistry is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent in an analytical laboratory.
- Knowledge and abilities in managing analytical instruments and techniques.
- Availability to work the third shift, weekends, and holidays according to business needs.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, or any other protected group status. We will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with a disability, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for viewing in the Human Resources office during regular business hours.