Senior Scientist, Quality Control

Job Description Purpose: Performs laboratory testing within a GMP environment in support of one or more of the following areas; raw materials, in-process product, finished product, stability, and/or validation. Uses scientific education and/or experiences to generate results in accordance with GMP/procedural requirements and scientific principles. Interprets data output to determine conformance with product specifications. Reviews and verifies data generated by others to determine conformance with product specifications. Understands internal business process, to make appropriate prioritization of their assigned work duties. Has experience and command of multiple laboratory techniques to perform them with minimal error. Can train other laboratory personnel on any technique they currently have in their training matrix. Responsibilities: Understands,implements,and maintains GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with procedural requirements. Proposes and implements changes to maintain procedural requirements. Performs analytical test methods as written to support product/material release with minimal error. Proposes and implements changes to improve laboratory techniques and methodology. Can independently troubleshoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues. Interprets experimental data for conformance with product/material specifications. Understands and identifies laboratory technique or instrumental performance in accordance with scientific principles. Initiates appropriate exception documents in accordance with procedural requirements. Implements and ensures improvement ideas are completed to facilitate team objectives. Proposes and implements scientific protocols to determine exception event cause. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Science, preferably Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry with six (6) years of experience in related field. Master's Degree in Science, preferably Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry with four (4) years of experience in related field. PhD in Science, preferably Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry with two (2) years of experience in related field. Excellent writing skills in Spanish & English.  Manages multiple priorities and comply with deadlines. Maintains their certifications as needed for assigned job tasks. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and logical thought process. 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.  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 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.