Irvine, CA, 92604, USA
13 days ago
Scientist I/II, Lab Operations Management - Drug Delivery Sciences
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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Job Description As a Scientist I/II in Drug Delivery Sciences (DDS), you will be responsible for managing lab operations and performing hands-on formulation and analytical experiments to support the development of novel drug delivery systems. You will oversee the management of select agent toxin (SAT) sample inventory, equipment, and general lab operation in a highly regulated environment. You will train and ensure the team’s compliance regarding SAT policies and procedures and interact with key partners (e.g., EH&S, IT, Procurement, etc). You will also collaborate with a talented, multidisciplinary, and cross-functional team to build cutting-edge new delivery capabilities. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and organized, with excellent communication and collaboration skills, and proficient in laboratory techniques related to formulation development. This is not a people manager role and the successful candidate will be comfortable influencing and directing others with the support of leadership. Responsibilities: + Manage lab operations including management of SAT sample inventory, ordering and maintenance of equipment, procurement of supplies. + Provide training and ensure a safe, organized, and operational laboratory environment + Ensure DDS member’s compliance with SAT policies and electronic documentation + Handle project expense tracking and basic contract management including liaising with Procurement and Legal + Learn and effectively implement new instruments. + Participate and contribute to team meetings. + Perform lab work (formulation and analytical) to support the development of novel drug delivery systems for large molecules. Qualifications + Scientist I: A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field with 5 or more years of related experience or a master’s degree with 2 or more years of related experience + Scientist II: A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field with 7 or more years of related experience or a master’s degree with 5 or more years of related experience Essential Skills and Abilities: + Experience in an R&D and GLP laboratory environment + Experience and comfort working with complex software database + Experience with documentation of laboratory and audit activities + Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Ability to problem-solve and accept ownership for implementing change + Laboratory experimental skills and knowledge of techniques and instrumentations used in pharmaceutical formulation or characterization. + A desire and capacity to learn, drive continuous improvement, and operate in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ + The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​ + We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​ + This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​ ​ AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. 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 protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Salary: $71,000 - $134,500
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