Job Description

What you do, is what we need. Making a difference begins here. And takes all of us.

Welcome to AbbVie!

We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.

We are recruiting a Senior QC Analyst to join our QC team on site in Ballytivnan, Sligo on a perm contract.

This is a day shift role.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring Analytical Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems compliance with Data Integrity policies and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding Regulations and business processes required to maintain Laboratory Data Integrity.
• Ensuring timely completion of all laboratory analysis assigned to shift.
• Ensuring that analysts working in the assigned cell or team are performing to the best of their ability, coaching and providing guidance where issues occur such as poor set-up or test execution performance.
• Improving the overall efficiency and velocity within the assigned team.
• Identifying and implementing improvements in analytical practice using ‘Zero, Believe it, Achieve it’
• Ensuring that the agreed test schedule is adhered to and identifying recovery paths to bring test schedules back into alignment with plant requirements.
• Identifying weaknesses in laboratory performance and working with the laboratory management to rectify.
• Supporting & initiating analytical OOS issues as they arise in a timely manner both through practical work and through the quality system.
• Ensuring 5S excellence is maintained across the Laboratory.
• Executing and / or supporting projects through the Lab Management team.
• Maintaining up-to-date, complete and precise records of all tests performed.
• Developing expertise and understanding of current and future analytical techniques.
• Developing and updating of in-house laboratory procedures as appropriate.
• Carrying out verification of testing records & generation of Final CoA as necessary.
• Positively contribute to departmental programs such as e-ACHIEVEs, and iCANs
• Lead the transfer and validation of NPI analytical test methods to the QC Laboratory.
• Lead validation of equipment for the QC Laboratory.
• Adhere to and support all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.
• Development of training material and the training of QC analysts.
• Lead and support any lab-related investigations.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• 3rd level qualification in the relevant science discipline
• 4-5 years’ experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record in an analytical role

Additional Information

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. 

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

Recruitment Fraud Alert

We have recently become aware of various recruitment phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please be advised:

• AbbVie will never request sensitive personal information (such as bank account details, social security numbers, or payment of any kind) during the recruitment process.
• If you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer or communication claiming to be from AbbVie, please do not respond, open any attachments, or click on any hyperlinks.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of AbbVie, please contact us immediately.

Protect yourself by verifying job offers and communications. Your safety is important to us.

Job Description

What you do, is what we need. Making a difference begins here. And takes all of us.

Welcome to AbbVie!

We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.

We are recruiting a Senior QC Analyst to join our QC team on site in Ballytivnan, Sligo on a perm contract.

This is a day shift role.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring Analytical Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems compliance with Data Integrity policies and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding Regulations and business processes required to maintain Laboratory Data Integrity.
• Ensuring timely completion of all laboratory analysis assigned to shift.
• Ensuring that analysts working in the assigned cell or team are performing to the best of their ability, coaching and providing guidance where issues occur such as poor set-up or test execution performance.
• Improving the overall efficiency and velocity within the assigned team.
• Identifying and implementing improvements in analytical practice using ‘Zero, Believe it, Achieve it’
• Ensuring that the agreed test schedule is adhered to and identifying recovery paths to bring test schedules back into alignment with plant requirements.
• Identifying weaknesses in laboratory performance and working with the laboratory management to rectify.
• Supporting & initiating analytical OOS issues as they arise in a timely manner both through practical work and through the quality system.
• Ensuring 5S excellence is maintained across the Laboratory.
• Executing and / or supporting projects through the Lab Management team.
• Maintaining up-to-date, complete and precise records of all tests performed.
• Developing expertise and understanding of current and future analytical techniques.
• Developing and updating of in-house laboratory procedures as appropriate.
• Carrying out verification of testing records & generation of Final CoA as necessary.
• Positively contribute to departmental programs such as e-ACHIEVEs, and iCANs
• Lead the transfer and validation of NPI analytical test methods to the QC Laboratory.
• Lead validation of equipment for the QC Laboratory.
• Adhere to and support all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.
• Development of training material and the training of QC analysts.
• Lead and support any lab-related investigations.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• 3rd level qualification in the relevant science discipline
• 4-5 years’ experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record in an analytical role

Additional Information

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. 

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

Recruitment Fraud Alert

We have recently become aware of various recruitment phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please be advised:

• AbbVie will never request sensitive personal information (such as bank account details, social security numbers, or payment of any kind) during the recruitment process.
• If you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer or communication claiming to be from AbbVie, please do not respond, open any attachments, or click on any hyperlinks.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of AbbVie, please contact us immediately.

Protect yourself by verifying job offers and communications. Your safety is important to us.