Internship Instrument Calibration Jobs in Chicago, IL

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• Manage projects related to laboratory instrumentation (e.g. Installation, Calibration, Qualification, Decommission, Instrument Moves), Data Integrity (DI) and computerized aspects of instrument support, Controlled Storage (e.g. Chamber Profiling, Alarm Monitoring), and ancillary lab systems (e.g. water, monitoring systems, utilities, etc.).
• Author, review, and/or contribute to quality related documentation, including experimental protocols, results summaries, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and software configuration documents as needed.
• Collaborate and/or coordinate with internal and external partners (e.g. Laboratory Personnel, Quality Assurance (QA), Concierge Services (CS), Validation Review Board (VRB), BTS (IT), third-party contractors, external vendors) to maintain alignment on project scope, timelines, and deliverables. 
• Manage and multitask instrument activities to support the pipeline and escalate concerns appropriately.   Ensure that critical lab priorities are delivered in a timely manner to support pipeline activities. 
• Maintain a deep knowledge of instrument processes and support process improvement updates where needed. 
• Participate in preparation for and support of audits on instrumentation and data integrity topics, including follow-on activities. 
• Maintain activities supported by ARD LC IMT (e.g. Out of Tolerance (OOT), instrument inventory, instrument scheduler, red stickers). 
• Support other cGMP quality activities within function as needed.

• May have opportunity to lead, develop, and coach temporary workers and summer interns.

• Drives/coordinates operational decision making on a site basis.
• Adapts to changing environments and balances priorities.
• Supports project development of technological innovations by providing guidance on regulatory / cGMP expectations for novel analytical instrumentation.

• Builds strong relationships with peers to create and implement cross-departmental operational strategies.
• Knows the business to influence long-range strategies.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation.
• Deals comfortably with uncertainty, ambiguity, and risk ensuring alignment with corporate/regulatory policies/standards.
• Raises the bar and drives the function to efficient/reliable execution.
• Learns fast, grasps the essence and can change course quickly where indicated.   

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education 5 years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically 2 years of experience.

Must have demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in analytical development including international pharmaceutical regulations and cGMPs.  

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• 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 is earned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 and absolutediscretion,  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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