Lead Biotechnologist - Central Services

Job Description

Purpose:

• Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, and final materials.  
• Completes batch documentation accurately and thoroughly, while adhering to the required quality and safety standards, and in a productive, cost-effective manner. 
• Supports and leads operations & troubleshooting efforts during course of shift work to ensure adherence to schedule and production plan.  
• Stands in as Deputy for Manufacturing Supervisor in his/her absence. 

Major Responsibilities:

Operations and Technical

• Demonstrates ownership of central services stream-specific operation area including Buffer/ Media Preparation, Autoclave, Glasswash and cleaning processes, sampling of raw materials.
• Plans and executes manufacturing operations using validated programs (such as LIMS, SAP, DeltaV, POMSnet, automated control systems, etc.)
• Completes manufacturing tasks efficiently
• Demonstrates high degree of initiative to resolve issues
• Makes recommendations for and implements new procedures
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments
• Drives projects and innovations to streamline processes and operation steps
• Drives the resolution of anomalous processing events timely
• Initiates Demand Work Order

Safety

• Ensured safe work environment in accordance with regulatory and global/local EHS policies
• Reinforces importance of safety during critical operations and ensure that Positive Interventions and recommendations are regularly highlighted and acted upon.
• Leads safety risks assessments or participates in process hazard analysis as an operations representative (PHA)

Quality

• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all records
• Ensures that all batch related document errors are resolved in a timely manner to avoid batch review and release delays
• Communicates all events/issues effectively with relevant stakeholders
• Drive performance to ensure execution is carried out flawlessly to ensure Human Error related events are prevented
• Responsible for overall plant upkeep during the shift and ensuring plant is always in audit ready mode
• Is involved in preparation for regulatory audits and inspections
• Initiates Quality Records (Non-conformance)

Schedule

• Assists supervisor in planning to ensure adequate resources are available to support manufacturing demands per production schedule.
• Assigns tasks within the shift team to biotechnologists
• Provides inputs to supervisor and manufacturing planner in events of unplanned downtimes
• Represents the shift in cross-functional meetings

People and Culture

• Sets a positive team environment and exemplifies the AbbVie Ways We Work behaviors
• Coaches and trains other biotechnologists (100% trainer competency)
• Assists in developing training materials

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Sciences (i.e. Biologicals, Biomedical, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical), Pharmacy, or Engineering (i.e. Biomedical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical), or equivalent 
• Min 5+ years of relevant work experience in Biologics / Pharmaceutical industry required. Experience should include 3+ years of area/central services stream specific experience, including Buffer/ Media Preparation, Autoclave, Glasswash and cleaning processes, sampling of raw materials.
• Experience leading a shift team required
• Highly skilled specialist and strong problem solver who independently tackles complex assignments with initiative, contributing to the development of innovative concepts and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, takes full ownership of tasks assigned and acts with personal integrity 
• Knowledge of complex technical issues and manufacturing experience in a biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical or similar environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required 
• Excellent team player, with experience in shift work required

Additional Information

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