Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Global Compound Logistics and Operations organization (GCLO) within AbbVie manages the inventory, dispersal and logistics of biological and chemical entities used by Discovery and Development scientists for all aspects of AbbVie drug discovery.

AbbVie is seeking a motivated individual to fill Compound Management Technician - R&D role in the GCLO Dispensing Lab. This position would be directly responsible for the weighing and solvating of R&D small molecule compounds for both order fulfilment and inventory management purposes. The successful candidate will be expected to be proficient at maintaining a high level of concentration and attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks. Capability to work with and troubleshoot laboratory automation is a plus.

This role requires full time on-site (5 days). No opportunity for remote or hybrid work.

Responsibilities:

• High output massing of compounds on precision balance equipment.
• Solvating and plating of research materials using automated liquid handlers.
• Receiving and stocking of laboratory supplies.
• Disposal of laboratory waste products.
• Participate in writing of SOPs and continuous improvement efforts.
• Significant Work Activities and Conditions:
  • Working with potentially hazardous materials, PPE is required.
  • Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).
  • Able to lift 25 pounds.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School/GED is required and at least 5 years prior technical experience in area(s) of specialty.
• 5+ years of experience in compound management.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and multi-task within an environment of shifting deadlines and demands.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques and practices.
• Key leadership competencies:
  • Learn fast, grasp the "essence" of the task at hand, and can change course quickly where necessary
  • Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
  • Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
  • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience working with a wide range of automated liquid handlers.
• Experience in laboratory robotics operation.
• Accustomed to spending extended periods of time working in a fume hood or balance enclosure.
• Familiarity with chemical inventory information systems, and databases.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and within a team setting.

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 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 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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AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.