R&D Lab Technician IV

The successful R&D Laboratory Operations Technician IV will support Allergan Aesthetics Biological Research by coordinating and optimizing laboratory operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and continuity across the research environment.  Will engage in multi-disciplinary interaction with EH&S, Managed Lab Services, Facilities Maintenance, and R&D Engineering with emphasis on planning, coordinating and executing logistical lab operations.

Responsibilities include: scheduling equipment technician visits and coordinating access to restricted lab spaces; organizing research lab equipment through their entire lifecycle and timely completion of appropriate documentation including installation, induction, movement and modification, inactive and retirement, decontamination as well as repair and calibration schedules; coordinating with the Laboratory Operations team to maintain health of lab freezers including seldom off-hours emergency response; facilitating safety inspections, and general lab orderliness; tracking and ordering compressed gases; collaborating with scientists to resolve lab related operational issues; overall building safety; dispersing deliveries; etc.

This position is based onsite in our Irvine, CA office (Mon- Fri)

 

Education and Experience

• College degree in Life Science or Chemistry (Associate’s degree with equivalent work experience will also be considered).
• Two or more years of previous work experience within laboratory preferred (college lab experience may be considered).

 

Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies (includes Licenses, Credentials)

• Must have high proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Must possess good communication, organizational, and time-management skills and have good attention to detail. Candidate should also possess good written and verbal skills.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be comfortable handling chemicals and research materials.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and crouch and stand for long periods.

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  including  geographic location, and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits thatare allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s sole andabsolute discretion,  consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie 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. 

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