Engineer, Lab Services Support

Purpose

This position involves serving as liaison among internal AbbVie scientific personnel with external organizations to aid in equipment selection purchasing onboarding calibration/service/repair and decommissioning (entire equipment lifecycle management). These functions will be executed with consideration for laboratory needs as well as quality and cost effectiveness of internal and external service providers. The Laboratory Services Support Engineer will develop and administer various laboratory equipment support functions throughout AbbVie R&D sites.

Responsibilities

• Interface with vendors OEM and internal service organizations to address laboratory equipment service needs.
• Assist R&D personnel with selection and purchase of laboratory equipment.
• Provide administrative support throughout equipment lifecycle (onboarding maintenance/repair decommissioning).
• Maintain Maximo database in support of equipment location and spend tracking as well as storage of equipment warranties and service contracts.
• Receive incoming work request and generate work orders on demand.
• Serve as liaison to on-site vendor service personnel.
• Process service contract renewals including review of equipment reliability histories determination of insourcing potential and overall assessment of cost benefits.
• Work with department leadership to develop and refine processes in support of department functions.

Qualifications :

• College Degree or equivalent experience. A technical degree (Engineering or Science) is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements.
• At least 2 years of experience with laboratory equipment and practices either having served as a lab analyst lab equipment service provider or both.
• Effective written and oral communication skills capable of accommodating a diverse audience.
• Proficient in data entry analysis and presentation particularly within Maximo Cognos and SAP environments.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Capable of independently developing creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude with a great desire to contribute to our success.

Additional Information :

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 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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute 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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