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Analytical Technology Specialist ll

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Ready to make a Worldwide impact?

 

Welcome to Abbvie!

 

We are now recruiting a Analytical Technology Specialist ll, to join our diverse Bioassay team in Westport, Mayo.  As our Analytical Technology Specialist ll you will take ownership performing QC testing of biological product using a mammalian cell based assay.

 

So, what do you need to do this role?

 

Key Responsibilities  

• Ensure activities are completed as per schedule and in a GMP compliant manner.
• QC Testing of commercial product via Cell Based Potency Assay
• Routine lab duties including critical reagent qualifications, inventory management and equipment maintenance
• Interdepartmental co-ordination - facilitates product release, drive completion of defined projects etc.
• Support method transfer and method validation activities
• Assay performance monitoring and trending

Qualifications

Education

 

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D in Biological Science

 

Technical Skills and Experience

 

• Proven track record in a quality discipline in the Pharma/Medical Device environment
• Practical experience of mammalian cell culture and basic techniques (Passaging, freeze-down, drug treatments)
• Sound scientific/practical understanding of ELISA based methods
• Proven problem solving ability
• Clear communication skills
• Technical writing
• Willingness to up-skill and collaborate
• Critical reagent screening and qualification
• Ability to lead and drive projects to meet timelines

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
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