Job Description

About AbbVie
AbbVies mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on peoples lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, womens health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its 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:

The Global Compound Logistics and Operations organization (GCLO) within AbbVie manages the inventory, dispersal and logistics of biological and chemical entities used by Discovery and Development scientists for all aspects of Abbvie drug discovery.

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in Chemistry or Biochemistry to fill the Laboratory Logistics and Collaboration Support Technician role. This position would be responsible for coordinating the shipment of biologics, biological samples and chemicals both domestically and internationally as well as providing logistics support for external collaborative efforts. The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate with fellow GCLO team members to help provide logistics, shipping, compound registration and order fulfillment services to the AbbVie R&D community.

Key Responsibilities:

* Preparation of documentation for and packaging of biological and chemical shipments
* Tracking of shipments
* Entry and maintenance of shipping records
* Maintaining shipping supply inventory
* Weighing out of compounds on precision balance equipment
* Utilizing automated pipetters for dilution and plate preparation
* Small molecule registration support
* External collaboration order support

Qualifications
Qualifications:

* Bacher's degree in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry
* 1 to 4 years of experience in compound management or a related field
* Ability to prioritize effectively and multi-task within an environment of shifting deadlines and demands
* Familiarity with laboratory techniques and practices
* Demonstrated problem solving skills with strong oral and written communication skills
* Proficient with the Microsoft Office application suite

Preferred:

* Experience in shipping and logistics, trade compliance or dangerous goods
* Familiarity with chemical inventory information systems and databases

Key Contacts

* Discovery, Development, Global Drug Supply Management, Global Trade Compliance

Significant Work Activities and Conditions

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Must be able to lift at least 50lbs

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
Yes, 5 % of the Time
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis 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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.