Company Description

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

Job Description

As a Scientist I or II and Lab Manager within AbbVie’s Irvine, CA Formulation Development group, you will be the operational backbone for two advanced development labs supporting ~25 scientists. Acting as the central coordinator, you will manage all aspects of laboratory readiness: from procurement and inventory control of consumables and highly regulated compounds, to ensuring instruments are maintained, calibrated, and compliant. You’ll serve as the bridge between lab teams, the Lab Support & Operations group, and Environment, Health & Safety, leading safety walks, hazard assessments, and vendor service visits in restricted-access areas. Beyond maintaining seamless daily operations, you may play a pivotal role in helping to stand up a new lab, shaping its infrastructure, workflows, and safety culture from the ground up. This highly visible, hands-on opportunity demands exceptional organization, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to coach and advise scientists, driving operational excellence to enable breakthrough scientific progress.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily operations across two formulation development labs, ensuring seamless coordination between sites and uninterrupted support for ~25 scientists.Manage procurement, stocking, and inventory of lab consumables, raw materials, and regulated compounds, maintaining strict accountability using proprietary inventory systems.Plan, coordinate, and supervise domestic and international shipments of compounds, including specialized packing and regulatory documentation.Serve as the operational bridge between the lab team and the Lab Support & Operations (LSO) group, ensuring timely equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, repairs, and compliance with vendor safety protocols.Lead monthly safety walks, hazard assessments, and biohazard waste management in partnership with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to uphold exceptional safety and compliance standards.Maintain readiness and integrity of diverse instrumentation (pH meters, HPLCs, plate readers, etc.) in restricted-access labs, escorting service personnel as required.Coach and advise lab staff on safety best practices and operational protocols, fostering a collaborative, organized, and safety-conscious work environment.Assist with lab set up and expansion activities, including layout optimization, identification of equipment needs, and implementation of workflows for the new facility.Perform occasional hands-on lab support tasks such as buffer compounding and preparation of starting materials when needed.
Qualifications
Scientist I: Bachelor’s with 5+ years of experience or Master’s with typically 2+ years of experience.Scientist II: Bachelor’s with 7+ years of experience or Master’s with typically 5+ years of experience.Proven track record overseeing lab facilities, equipment, and complex inventories in industry or academia.Experience with inventory management systems and strict compliance, ideally involving controlled materials.Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and diligence in documentation.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, guide, and influence lab personnel on safety, compliance, and best practices.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and managing priorities across multiple lab sites.Demonstrated ability to coordinate vendor services, maintenance schedules, and preventive upkeep for diverse scientific instrumentation.Able to perform hands-on tasks as needed, including material preparation and safe handling in restricted-access areas.Self-motivated problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary settings and can contribute to building out new laboratory spaces.Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Key Stakeholders:

Formulation Development Lab Team, Analytical Development teams and adjoint functions.Environment, Health and Safety (EHS).Laboratory Support and Operations (LSO).External Vendors and suppliers.
Additional Information

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

This is an on-site opportunity located at AbbVie Irvine, CA location. 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 role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors 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 are 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 and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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