Abbott is a global healthcare leader th helps people live more fully all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Carlsbad, CA locion in the Cardiometabolic and Informics. Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greest healthcare challenges.
As the Senior Production Chemist - Mammalian Cell Culture, you’ll have the chance to work with a team of chemists and interact daily with cross-functional departments. This role will be responsible for handling mammalian cells in a GMP manufacturing setting.
Wh You'll Work On
- Responsible for the cross training of production chemists.
- Responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of production equipment – BSC
- Complete maintenance and calibrion logs sheets as needed – GDP training
- Production of small-scale biological reagents as directed, following established guidelines and procedures – Assembly, disassembly, and operion of bioreactors/controllers, use of scales, meters and balances, centrifuges, welders, liquid nitrogen storage, and other general use lab equipment.
- Production of small-scale biological reagents as directed, following established guidelines and procedures – Demonstre the aseptic technique
- Production of small-scale biological reagents as directed, following established guidelines and procedures – Passaging, inoculions, feeds, and harvest filtrion
- Operes complex laborory equipment safely as trained and directed in accordance with established practices.
- Maintain documention and manufacturing bch records in an accure, timely, and thorough manner – GDP training, use of ERP systems to transact work orders to bch records,
- Responsible for initiing and completing controlled document changes via the CR/CO process
- Performs MCC processes for bioreactor cell growth (small scale) – Shake flask process
- Responsible for scheduling and maintaining compliance with all lab equipment calibrions and preventive maintenance
- Follow all safety guidelines, manufacturing policies, and procedures. Opere under strict QSR and ISO compliance.
- Demonstres commitment to the development, implemention and effectiveness of ARDx Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulory agencies.
- Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects th may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verificion and validion, manufacturing and testing activities
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associes th reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relionships
- Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
- Performs internal documention and bch record review to ensure accuracy and alignment to GDP practices
Required Qualificions
- Technical Diploma (± 12 years)
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Bench laborory experience in a production lab
- Aseptic Technique
- Pippett
- Ability to work weekends and overtime
- Knowledgeable of federal and other regulions, e.g. QSR’s, ISO, ISO 13485, CMDR
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain accure records and notes, and carry out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laborory practices
- Strong verbal and written communicion skills
Preferred Qualificions
- Mammalian Cell Culture experience
- Familiar with general laborory equipment
- Cell counters
- Incubors experience
- Experience working with excel
Wh We offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job th can grow into a gre career.
We offer:
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas th are clean, well-lit, and temperure-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compension, incentives, and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupional health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company mch
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits th add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candide.aspx Follow your career aspirions to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company th provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us www.abbott.com, on Facebook www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal
The base pay for this position is $29.15 – $58.35 per hour. In specific locions, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
