Lead Biotechnologist

  • Full-time
  • Workday Global Grade: 13

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on XFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Purpose: 

  • Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, and final materials.  
  • Completes batch documentation accurately and thoroughly, while adhering to the required quality and safety standards, and in a productive, cost-effective manner. 
  • Supports and leads operations & troubleshooting efforts during course of shift work to ensure adherence to schedule and production plan.  
  • Stands in as Deputy for Manufacturing Supervisor in his/her absence. 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Plans and assigns daily production assignments to a team of Downstream biotechnologists.
  • Operates with a high degree of technical expertise on the various purification processes: Chromatography, Filtration, Ultrafiltration, Final Filling
  • Demonstrates initiative to problem-solve with various cross functions (e.g. Technical, Quality and Engineering)
  • Coaches and trains junior biotechnologists in their area of work
  • Ensures safe work environment in accordance with regulatory and global/local EHS policies
  • Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all records
  • Ensures that all batch related document errors are resolved in a timely manner to avoid batch review and release delays
  • Coordinates with various cross functions to provide windows for planned and unplanned downtimes.
  • Drive performance to ensure execution is carried out flawlessly to ensure Human Error related events are prevented
  • Responsible for overall plant upkeep
  • Deputize in the absence of shift supervisor

 

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors in Sciences (i.e. Biologicals, Biomedical, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical), Pharmacy, or Engineering (i.e. Biomedical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical), or equivalent 
    • Min 7 years of relevant work experience in Biologics / Pharmaceutical industry is required.  
    • Experience in leading a team is required 
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills required 
    • Excellent team player, with experience in shift work preferred 
    • Able to multi-tasks and work in a fast-paced environment preferred 
    • Can work under pressure, takes full ownership of tasks assigned and acts with personal integrity 
    • Strong problem solving and prioritization skills are required 
    • Knowledge of complex technical issues and manufacturing experience in a biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical or similar environment 

     

    Additional Information

    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. 

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