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Scientist, II PDS&T (24 month Contract) @ AbbVie

Westport, Connacht, IEOnsiteFull-timeJob reference R00151680
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About this role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, science-driven environment where you'll have ownership of projects, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to delivering high-quality medicines that make a difference to patients worldwide.

What You'll Do

As part of our team, you will:

  • Design, plan, and execute laboratory studies to support formulation development, process optimization, scale-up activities, and technology transfers.
  • Perform and support parenteral drug product activities including compounding, filtration, and filling operations.
  • Analyze and interpret scientific data, identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Author and review technical documents, protocols, reports, procedures, and batch records.
  • Support laboratory start-up activities, equipment qualification, and facility readiness in collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
  • Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to evaluate and improve equipment, systems, and technologies.
  • Lead or contribute to investigations, risk assessments, change controls, and problem-solving initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, data integrity, and safety requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team.

Education

You will hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in:

  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical or Process Engineering
  • Drug Discovery & Development
  • Or another relevant scientific or engineering discipline

Experience

You will have experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, technical operations, manufacturing, or regulated laboratory environment.

Level will be determined based on experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree: typically 5-7+ years' relevant experience
  • Master's Degree: typically 3-5+ years' relevant experience
  • PhD: typically 1-2+ years' relevant experience

You'll also bring

  • Experience planning and executing scientific experiments independently.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements, quality systems, validation concepts, and data integrity principles.
  • Experience with sterile manufacturing, aseptic processing, filtration, formulation development, lyophilization, or related parenteral technologies would be an advantage.
  • A proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional project teams.

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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Skills

Quality AssuranceEntry LevelPharmaceuticals

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