Job description:
The Laboratory Coordinator will develop and administer various laboratory equipment support functions throughout AbbVie R&D sites. This position involves serving as liaison among internal AbbVie personnel as well as external organizations to aid in equipment selection purchasing (equipment and services) onboarding calibration/service/repair and decommissioning. These functions will be executed with consideration for laboratory needs as well as quality and cost effectiveness of internal and external service providers.
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 and services.
- Provide administrative support throughout equipment lifecycle (onboarding maintenance/repair decommissioning).
- Serve as liaison to on-site vendor service personnel.
- Receive incoming work request and generate workorders on demand.
- Process work orders and contracts within IBM Maximo system to ensure equipment status service activities and all cost of ownership expenses are properly documented.
- Maintain equipment warranty and service contract data within Maximo system and Access database.
- 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.
Requirements:
- College Degree or equivalent experience. A technical degree (Engineering or Science) is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements laboratory safety and GxP.
- At least 2 years of experience with a variety of laboratory equipment 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.
- Attention to detail 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.