Laboratory Analyst

About AbbVie

AbbVie works to create and provide innovative medicines and solutions for serious health conditions now, while also preparing for future medical needs. The company focuses on major therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, along with products and services in its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Role overview

The Laboratory Analyst will carry out routine microbiology laboratory work, including environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, microbial testing of site utilities, and analysis of raw materials, commercial batches, clinical batches, and development batches. The role also includes overseeing microbial testing of Allergan products as part of the Global Stability programme. All monitoring and testing must follow applicable regulatory standards.

Core laboratory duties

• Carry out environmental monitoring activities in controlled areas.
• Collect and process water samples.
• Perform bioburden, endotoxin, growth promotion, in-process, sterility, APET, and antibiotic assay testing.
• Prepare clear and accurate written reports.
• Author and update controlled documents such as SOPs, protocols, training materials, investigations, reports, CAPAs, and deviation records.
• Review data trends and investigate results that are out of specification or otherwise adverse.
• Support validation work for equipment and microbiology test methods.

Qualifications and experience

• A third-level qualification in Microbiology, or a closely related scientific discipline, is required.
• At least 12 months' experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred, ideally in aseptic processing.
• Candidates should have working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and sterile processing.
• A strong background in aseptics and/or microbiology is expected.

Additional information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and operates with a focus on integrity, innovation, positive impact, and community service. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled candidates.

For US and Puerto Rico applicants, references to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation resources are provided in the source information.