Associate scientist Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Company DescriptionAbbVie'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 X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , and TikTok .Job DescriptionWe are currently hiring an Analytical Technology Scientist to join our team in Westport on a 23 month Fixed Term Contract. This role supports (as required) the transfer and validation of new assays introduced to the Westport NPI QC Bioassay laboratory and continuous improvement of the existing methods. This role will lead and / or support generation of documentation (protocols and reports), ensuring that our methods conform to Regulatory requirements. The Analytical Technology Scientist will have extensive knowledge and experience of Bioassays, Cell Culture, ELISAs driving all laboratory related Root Cause Investigations (RCAs), and opportunities for improvement. The Scientist will liaise and maintain clear communication with cross-functional SMEs within the network.Provide motivation to the team and take appropriate action when method / individual performance requires intervention.Participate and, as required, lead SME meetings based on method transfer / validation / RCA requirement.Maintain and develop SME contacts within the organization to ensure methods are performing optimally.Support updates to key stakeholders on project and method timelines to support project completion on time, or highlight challenges to the timeline.Attend departmental and Tier meetings, Safety Gemba.Support development of key talent as part of succession planning.Attend any other meeting as directed by area manager.Provide review and approval of local and corporate documents.Support the NPI and Commercial QC Bioassay teams in any RCA or continuous improvement projects / initiatives.Host and represent the QC Bioassay department in any SME or project related meetings.Develop and execute all project related documentation (protocol & reports), ensuring any activity executed is in line with GMP and Reg requirements.QualificationsMSc and / or PhD in Relevant Biologics field with 3-5 years GMP experience.Mammalian Cell Culture experience.Project Management and report writing.Method development, transfer, validation, and cross validation per GMP Regulations.RCA, continuous improvement.Ability to communicate data clearly and concisely to Senior Management.Additional InformationAbbVie 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 this page .US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more : this page .#J-18808-Ljbffr