Company Description 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 – 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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Job Description You’re driven by the science. By discovery. By the unknown. Take on the work that challenges you, so you can challenge the status quo. At AbbVie. We are now recruiting for an Associate Scientist to join our Product Development, Science and Technology team in AbbVie Westport, Co Mayo on an initial 12 months fixed term contract. In this role you will support analytical testing for method development, method validations and investigations for existing and new AbbVie products. You will be required to independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner while demonstrating experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills, understanding of core disciplines. If great benefits, a defined career path, and work-life balance are important in your next career move, then read on to find out more: Key Responsibilities: + Perform routine tasks competently, independently and generate reliable and consistent results. + Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations. + Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation. + Learn and understand new experimental techniques. + Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques such as HPLC, GC and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences. + Place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature. + Demonstrate technical proficiency in your field. + Impact projects predominantly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities. + Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable. Qualifications So, what do you need to do this role? Technical Skills and Experience: + Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience working in a Chemistry Laboratory or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience) + Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function. + Excellent documentation and communication skills + Excellent analytical and presentation skills with the ability to work independently So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then come join AbbVie! Additional Information AbbVie 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 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