Job Information
AbbVie Biologics Support Operator I (Third Shift) in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
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
The Biologics Support Operator I Perform cleaning, sterilization, weighing and dispensing of materials. Monitor alarm systems. Assemble and
inspect equipment in the manufacturing area to confirm operational status. Work is performed in aseptic or
non-aseptic environments. Perform process tests and participate in qualification and validation activities as
required.
Responsibilities
Inspect manufacturing equipment to monitor that performance is within parameters.
Clean and sterilize equipment for manufacturing use.
Monitor manufacturing processes using electronic or manual systems and elevate any deviation that could impact the operations to address accordingly.
Sample collection and processing as required by the process.
Conduct equipment and facility inspections and advise of situations that affect operating and environmental conditions.
Receive, inspect and verify materials availability to be used for production.
Document, audit and timely correct manufacturing electronic or paper batch record discrepancies. Document process and equipment status in the area electronic or manual records.
Audit documentation of operational activities and document discrepancies using computerized or manual systems.
Strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accurately complete process-associated documentation.
Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management, occupational health and safety (EHS) systems and promote continuous improvement. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE,
Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management, occupational health and safety (EHS) systems and promote continuous improvement. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.
Significant Work activities
Frequent to continuous computer usage (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) is required
Wearing a respirator more than 20% of the workday is required
Work in a clean room environment
Qualifications
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Science, Mechanics, Electricity, Instrumentation or related field.
No previous experience required.
Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques.
Basic knowledge of computerized systems such as Delta V, MES and SAP preferred.
Basic mechanical and mathematical skills.
Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Availability to work the third shift, weekends, overtime and holidays according to business needs.
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 a 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 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.