Laboratory Technician II, MEC (2nd Shift) (Additional Positions)

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Perform microbiological testing required for water used in the manufacturing process, raw materials, in process samples and final product following specifications. Perform microbiological and chemical testing such as bio burden, endotoxin, TOC, pH and conductivity to water samples used in the product manufacturing process and to the final product. Perform in process product testing such as bio burden, contamination check and endotoxin. Perform all the facilities and utilities environmental monitoring using Clemet, RCS, and surface sampling. Perform gowning sampling as part of routine program and for qualification/routine requirements. Perform other microbiological lab testing such as growth promotion and identification of microorganisms. Provide support in method transfer, equipment/instrument qualification and process validation. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety rules and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological testing following procedures, methods and specifications within the required time frame.
• Provide support in validations, special sampling, and during planned or unplanned reinstatements.
• Document the test results to all final products, environmental monitoring (EM), water samples following procedures.
• Identify, collect and submit all LIMS required samples.
• Perform identification, growth promotion, and other general microbial testing requirements
• Perform the general cleaning/maintenance of laboratory equipment such as incubators, refrigerators as required per procedures.
• Maintain the materials, reagents, and media inventory required in the MEC laboratory
• Comply with all training certifications as required by position requirements.
• Generates and manages non-hazardous and hazardous waste, according with the internal operating procedures and in compliance with local and federal regulations.

• Associate degree in Science (Biology or Microbiology).
• Bachelor degree in Science (Microbiology) highly desirable.
• Minimum experience of two (2) years in the laboratory, specifically in the environmental monitoring (facility and during process).
• Experience in the following testing/methodology is required: bio burden (membrane filtration), finished product and raw material, microbiological test, media preparation, growth promotion test.
• Experience required with the following equipment (RCS, Climet.
• Availability: Tuesday to Saturday shift.

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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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