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 X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
At our Westport site in Co. Mayo, we are now hiring an Analytical Technology Specialist to join our talented and ambitious team, on a 12 months fixed term contract.
The role centers on conducting Cell-Based Potency Assay (CBPA) testing, ad-hoc investigational & development testing.
With an exciting pipeline of products and a great salary and benefits package, this may be the ideal opportunity to develop your career with an industry leader.
So if you are interested in joining this team, read below to find out more…
In your new role, you will:
- QC Testing of commercial product via Cell Based Potency Assay and related ELISA methods
- Routine lab duties including critical reagent qualifications, inventory management and equipment maintenance
- Interdepartmental co-ordination - support product release, drive completion of defined projects etc.
- Support and execute Method Transfer and Validation activities associated with key biological drug product projects.
- Assay performance monitoring and trending
- Compiling and review of Laboratory documentation (e.g. SOPs, methods, validation documentation etc.).
- Perform lab duty tasks to maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the laboratory.
- Support regulatory inspections as required.
- Supporting Root Cause Analysis Investigations
- Adhere to and support all EHS procedures and policies.
- Support and lead Laboratory projects to ensure timelines are met successfully.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will have the following Education and Experience:
- Bachelors of Science, Master’s Degree or Ph.D in a Biological Science
- Practical experience of mammalian cell culture and basic techniques (Passaging, freeze-down, drug treatments) is an advantage
- Previous GMP experience is advantageous but not essential
- Sound scientific/practical understanding of ELISA based methods
- A clear understanding of working within a regulated environment.
- Excellent communication and presentations skills, both written and oral.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to plan and schedule workloads.
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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