AbbVie · 20 hours ago
Technical Operations Specialist III (Onsite)
Waco, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. The Technical Operations Specialist III will support the Technical Operations department by optimizing manufacturing processes and resolving equipment issues, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and improving production efficiency.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Support the Technical Operations department through conducting the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in manufacturing processes
The position will also be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including ingredient addition, blending, sterilization and transfer methods
This position will support manufacturing by resolving process and equipment issues and preparing drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs
The position will also monitor work compliance to applicable codes, cGMP, and current safety standards, accepted engineering practices and end user / or standards
Based upon knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes, provide on-going support to production operations as well as maintenance to improve the reliability and efficiency of all Compounding operations
Preparation and/or modification of the following documents; Conceptual designs and process development reports
Block Flow Diagrams (BFD) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Process engineering calculations, Basis of design process scope documents, Equipment layouts, Process equipment and systems specifications, data sheets, and bid tabulations, User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Project status report
Apply Engineering and process knowledge to provide technical support to Operations and the mechanics who maintain equipment in the production areas
Support the introduction of new products and processes as well as the continuous improvement efforts for existing products
Interface with other engineering and operational disciplines (mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation, architecture, etc.) to ensure a coordinated design and complete deliverables on projects
Interface with internal customers and vendors to define project scope, resolve technical issues and assist with preparation of required procurement documents
Size and select equipment, materials, and process systems
Check vendor drawings to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications
Incumbent has full authority to make decisions and/or take action that is required to carry out job duties
Internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, cGMP procedures, general business policies, requirements and objectives
The incumbent must be willing to take temporary assignments as required
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or related field of study required
Five (5) years of experience including process engineering experience (addition/mixing/transfer) with solutions, suspensions, or ointments
Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes such as mixing, sterilization, clean-in-place, steam-in-place, sanitary piping, tank design, and process automation
Knowledge of critical / non-critical utility design, installation, and engineering techniques in support of technologies such as sterile solutions, suspensions, emulsions, ointments, creams and gels
Quality System knowledge (FDA/cGMP, ISO 13485/13488)
Ability to thrive in a team environment
Understanding of problem-solving methods
Ability to perform risk analysis
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite
Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
Detail-oriented and self-motivated
Physically able to continuously stand and walk
Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs
Preferred
Two (2) years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
Working knowledge of AutoCAD a plus
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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