Lab Computer Junior Leader

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
North Chicago, IL
Salary
$96,500–$183,500 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Aug 26, 2126

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $140k
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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $155,600–$219,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 297 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lab Computer Junior Leader

The Lab Computer Junior Leader supports pharmaceutical R&D scientists by ensuring the health, reliability, and lifecycle management of laboratory computing devices and systems. This role involves managing a support service provider and assigned analysts to coordinate daily activities, monitor performance, and resolve operational challenges in lab environments. The individual will perform technical coordination for routine maintenance, inventory management, and deployment while consulting with scientific partners on equipment procurement, data storage, and security controls. Key responsibilities include identifying recurring support themes, promoting compliant practices, and facilitating communication between scientists and technology teams. Essential skills include problem-solving, analytical thinking, and the ability to explain technical topics to diverse audiences. The role addresses the critical need for reliable, secure, and compliant computing infrastructure within a regulated laboratory setting to enable seamless scientific research and digital transformation.

What you'll do

  • Manage the laboratory compute support service provider by coordinating daily activities, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely issue resolution.
  • Lead and guide assigned analysts to ensure consistent service practices and the timely completion of deliverables.
  • Provide technical coordination for maintenance, problem resolution, inventory management, and deployment of laboratory computing devices.
  • Consult with scientific partners to align equipment lifecycle plans with business needs, regulatory requirements, and security controls.
  • Advise on laboratory equipment procurement by evaluating compute requirements, data storage, and integration needs.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to define system architectures and ensure successful integration with other platforms.
  • Identify recurring support themes and operational risks to drive process standardization and automation.
  • Collect and analyze stakeholder feedback to improve service programs and the overall laboratory experience.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years’ experience; Master’s Degree with 5 years’ experience; or a PhD in a related field.
  • Relevant work experience in IT, laboratory operations technology, informatics, endpoint support, or service delivery.
  • Preferred 8+ years of experience in IT, laboratory operations technology, informatics, endpoint support, or service delivery.
  • Experience working in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment lifecycle management, computing devices, and instrument controllers.
  • Familiarity with regulated laboratory environments, compliance expectations, data integrity, and security controls.
  • Experience managing third-party service providers, managed service teams, or outsourced support models.
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical topics to both scientific and technology audiences.

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