Senior Microbiologist

ICompany Description

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.

• Develop and maintain Environmental and Utilities monitoring program.
• Write/revise procedures as necessary and make recommendations for process improvement.
• Lead and be responsible for EM track and trend discussion/report.
• Ensure that all test equipment is used and maintained correctly.
• Act as an SME for simple to complex instruments and techniques where needed.
• Lead and perform any method transfer or method validation protocols or equipment qualifications and support the transfer of new products.
• Understand, implement and maintain cGMP and 6S concepts.
• Be able to present clearly and lead confidently during audits and site leadership inquiries.
• Train new analysts and technicians on all instruments/techniques, and routinely review that all lab personnel are adhering to proper GMP standards.
• Assist the lab supervisor in following up with corrective actions.
• Own laboratory investigations – lead the whole laboratory investigation and work alongside QA for successful closure of investigations.
• Effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained with minimal error.
• Maintain a safe work environment for themselves and others in accordance with procedural requirements by driving all EHS standards, procedures and policies.

• Bachelor of Science majoring in Microbiology or a related scientific degree or diploma.
• At least 5 years of experience in a QC Microbiological Lab.
• At least 1–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong GMP background and proficiency with using laboratory equipment.
• Excellent knowledge in aseptic working techniques.
• Highly motivated, independent and able to work under pressure.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and writing skills.
• Team motivator – able to motivate and be a role model for less experienced peers.
• Total commitment to quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times.

Abb Vie 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 – for more information, please visit Abb Vie’s equal‑employment‑opportunity page.