Manufacturing Technician III

Company 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.

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• This role requires four 10-hour shifts.

Sets up equipment for routine processes. Operates complex equipment and monitors manufacturing processes. Conversant with overall functionality of departmental processes. Communicates all operational events and issues with appropriate individuals. Identifies opportunities for improvement throughout the operations and assists in the implementation of changes both in physical operations and written documents. Operates all certified jobs and maintains operating conditions within the desired range with minimal supervision.

Sets up equipment to accommodate minor processing changes. Is knowledgeable on work processes to assist with identifying and implementing work improvements.

• Prepared to take on leadership responsibilities.
• Has conducted and is comfortable preparing training for others.
• Engagement in process workflows and process improvements.
• Ability to train team members.
• Knowledgeable of jobs in assigned area of responsibility and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies. Demonstrates compliance to local and industry quality and safety standards.
• Records work performed in regards to GDP guidelines in a regulated environment.
• Operates either manual or controlled process equipment in an aseptic manufacturing environment with mammalian cell culture.
• Wears gowning for Grade C environment.
• Has knowledge of equipment and manufacturing process and can operate with minimal help of the certified and qualified trainer. Comprehends and applies all required technical, regulatory, and safety training.
• Ability to troubleshoot problem situations with minimal assistance.
• Under minimal supervision makes timely decision to accomplish department goals. Recommends improved manufacturing and departmental processes, and takes ownership of tasks.
• Listens actively to acquire information and understand work procedures. Participates in the sharing of information to promote overall efficiency of production. Attends and actively participates in meetings.
• Works to resolve conflict in professional and constructive manner with individuals inside and outside operating environment.
• May be informal team leader.

• Associates degree in science or equivalent, with 4 years area specific relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree with 2 years specific relevant experience.
• Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Clean room environment experience a plus.

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 – to learn more, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation,  to learn more.