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Job Description

We are now hiring an NPI QC Bioassay Trainer into our team in Westport for a Fixed Term Contract for 23 months Fixed-Term-Contract. This person will join the Westport Bioassay department and the role centres on providing an efficient training programme to all personnel working in the QC Bioassay labs. The trainer role will be responsible for developing and managing training of all new hires for NPI QC Bioassay and will be responsible for updates to key stakeholders on training timelines to support analyst training completion on time.

The trainer role will also include supporting NPI drug product stability testing, ad-hoc investigational & development testing. There may be a requirement to execute/assist on new method transfers and validations. To support this volume of testing, ancillary laboratory duties including critical reagent screening/qualifications, laboratory housekeeping, review of paperwork and procedural updates are required.

Design and deliver comprehensive training program to meet all job requirements of laboratory personnel.Understand regulations and business processes required to maintain laboratory data integrity.Responsible for updates to key stakeholders on training timelines to support analyst training completion on time, or highlighting challenges to the timeline or training gaps.Measure and continually improve effectiveness of training in the journey to become best in class.Keep informed on best practices within the industry with regards to Laboratory training and work to implement best practices on site.Support testing for NPI QC Testing via Cell Based Potency Assay and related ELISA methods.Review of testing records and all associated documentation.Routine lab duties including critical reagent qualifications, inventory management and equipment maintenance.Provide input on assay performance monitoring and trendingSupporting Root Cause Analysis InvestigationsAttend departmental and Tier meetings
Qualifications
Bachelors of Science, Master’s Degree or Ph.D in a Biological Science,1-3 years QC GMP experiencePractical experience of mammalian cell culture and basic techniques (Passaging, freeze-down, drug treatments) is an advantageTrain the Trainer qualification is advantageous.Sound scientific/practical understanding of ELISA based methods.Proven problem solving is advantageous.Clear communication skills required.Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills required.Willingness to up-skill and collaborate.Ability to support priority projects to meet timelines.Focus on Right First Time (RFT).
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.

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