Associate Scientist, Engineering II

Purpose
Independently generate reliable and reproducible data supporting development characterization and scale-up of oral solid dosage form manufacturing processes. Analyze and communicate technical results support manufacturing campaigns and validation activities and contribute to technical documentation supporting commercial readiness and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory and pilot-scale activities competently and independently generating reliable and consistent results.
• Analyze and interpret results identifying significant trends observations and deviations.
• Troubleshoot experiments instrumentation and process-related challenges.
• Learn and apply new scientific and engineering techniques as required.
• Execute process development characterization and scale-up studies for oral solid dosage forms.
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols to support development objectives.
• Execute designed experiments (DOE) and apply statistical tools to support process understanding.
• Support manufacturing campaigns scale-up activities and PPQ batches through on-site technical support.
• Author campaign memos technical summaries and development documentation.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding safety data integrity GMP/GxP compliance and appropriate handling of materials.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience or Masters degree in Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific discipline.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge required to perform assigned job functions.
• Experience supporting development or manufacturing of oral solid dosage forms including tablets and capsules.
• Knowledge of oral solid dosage form unit operations including blending granulation milling compression encapsulation and coating.
• Experience executing laboratory studies in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Working knowledge of process development scale-up and late-stage development activities.
• Familiarity with experimental design (DOE) and statistical data analysis.
• Experience analyzing documenting and communicating technical results.
• Proficiency with common data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and pharmaceutical documentation practices.

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 long-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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time