Microbiologist II

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Job Description Purpose: The primary role is to ensure smooth QC operational activities support to routine or new product introduction per cGMP/EHS/Regulatory expectations with global/site standards. Enables QC functional operational readiness, infrastructure/instrumentation support and compliance readiness.

Major Responsibilities: Team Support

• Responsible for supporting QC micro-operations by timely conduct of test/release of routine or new product introduction activities.
• Develops technical competency and jointly creates a great place to work in.

Financial Support

• Supports financial spending are within the latest best estimates.

Compliance (Quality and Safety)

• SME for QC Micro - Operational readiness (Eg: Environment, Utilities and Product test), infrastructure/instrumentation needs and compliance readiness (Eg: Track & Trend) against cGMP/EHS/Regulatory compliance expectations to global/site procedures.
• Authors/Reviews lab documentation per cGMP or EHS expectations of the global/local site procedural needs.
• Support in resolution of manufacturing/laboratories investigation or exceptions for timely closure or issue resolution.
• Support in internal/external audits and enables audit response for a successful outcome in sustaining licenses to operate.

Infrastructure & Instrumentation

• Supports QC function infrastructure/instrumentation needs through supporting PM/CAL or Technological refresh needs.

New Product Introduction, Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support in New Product Introduction (Small molecule or Biologic product) are conducted (TMT, Eqmt qualification) and delivered to enable a successful / timely program launch.
• Any other task/projects assigned by line manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Sciences (i.e. Biologicals, Biomedical, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical), Pharmacy, or Engineering (i.e. Biomedical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical), or equivalent.

Essential Skills, Experience, And Competencies (includes Licenses, Credentials)

• Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and technical writing skills.
• Independent and motivated.
• Good GMP knowledge/Experience in laboratory
• Good Collaborator with cross functional teams.
• Able to work towards timeline.
• Minimum 4 years for Bachelor graduate with relevant work experience in Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

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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