Associate Scientist II, QC (1st Shift)

W e are currently seeking an Associate S cientist in Quality Control - 1st Shift to join our team at the AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. The QC Associate Scientist performs laboratory testing within a fast paced cGMP environment in support of one or more of the following areas; raw materials, in-process product, final bulk product, stability, and/or validation. The QC Associate Scientist role requires excellent time management, ability to assist in writing investigations and trending data and work in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Performs test methods as written to support product/material release.
• Understands and maintains a safe work environment for themselves and others in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Understands, implements and maintains cGMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures and s y stems in accordance with procedural requirements.
• P erforms a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained.
• Accepts responsibility to complete assigned tasks within required timelines and works with others to accomplish business objectives.
• Revises procedures as necessary and provides continuous improvement support for the department.
• Support laboratory investigations in a timely manner
• Support a variety of testing techniques upon completion of training .

• BA/BS in Chemistr y , Biochemistr y , Medical Technology, Biology or equivalent science degree and 2-5+ years of related work experience.
• Chromatography experience (for example SEC, Reverse Phase, ion exchange)
• Spectrophotometric concentration determination
• Experience providing training on laboratory techniques.
• LIMS sample management
• Preferred:
• Empower software experience
• W orking knowled ge of advanced laboratory instrumentation
• Compendial testing (USP/EP/JP)
• Maintaining critical laboratory inventory

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