at AbbVie in North Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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
Purpose:
The Manufacturing QA Technician will work in a high performing and fast-paced pharmaceutical finishing operation and performs sampling and visual inspection of both finished and in-process materials per the appropriate operating procedures and electronic batch record. Uses sophisticated programs (such as POMS and Systems, Application, Products (SAP) business software) to evaluate in-process data, which can be used to determine acceptable quality limits and product release requirements. Responsible for supporting and contributing to a quality-focused environment by motivating/influencing others and always driving for excellence within the group.
Responsibilities:
+ Performs visual inspection of finished and in-process materials, classifies defects, and determines test disposition for products across all value streams to ensure product meets acceptable quality limits based on FDA regulations.
+ Responsible for entering in-process inspection results as required for Acceptable Quality Limits and defect recognition in manufacturing systems such as SAP, POMS and Laboratory Information Management System.
+ Responsible for accurate documentation and compliance with Good Documentation Practice requirements of the tasks performed.
+ Manages quality sampling across multiple production lines in accordance with the production schedule in a timely manner.
+ Effectively executes assigned tasks and priorities with minimal supervision and seeks additional guidance when problems are the beyond scope of training or knowledge.
+ Elevates higher level safety, quality, technical and operating issues/details in a timely manner to the appropriate group.
+ Provides support for improvement opportunities in the areas of documentation, procedures, processes and equipment through cross functional team interaction.
+ Collaborates with others to maintain a positive atmosphere to accomplish business objectives and fosters positive working relationships.
Qualifications
+ High School Diploma required.
+ 1 to 2 years of experience conducting quality inspections in a pharmaceutical setting is preferred.
+ 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment is preferred.
+ Able to comprehend and contribute to and supporting 5S, safety and compliance activities/walk-throughs for the operation.
+ Knowledge of cGMP requirements and procedures affecting pharmaceutical products is preferred.
+ Basic computer skills and ability to learn new programs and applications as required.
+ Requires standing up to 8-12 hours per day and lifting up to 25 pounds.
+ Additional hours may be required to support the needs of the business.
+ Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ?
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+ 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. ?
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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, 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. US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
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