Microbiology Quality Engineer III

AbbVie

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Jun 19, 2126

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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.

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TL;DR · Microbiology Quality Engineer III

The Microbiology Quality Engineer III role at AbbVie is a senior position within the Operations team, requiring extensive experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, or engineering. This individual will ensure compliance with microbiological control regulations and manage validation protocols for laboratory methods and critical systems such as HVAC and RODI. Daily responsibilities include conducting periodic reviews of Microbiology procedures, identifying improvements through gap analyses, and providing technical support for sterilization cycle validations. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related fields, with strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of quality management standards. Experience in writing regulatory documents and managing projects is preferred. AbbVie operates at an industrial scale, focusing on pharmaceutical manufacturing where precision and adherence to regulations are paramount.

What you'll do

  • Identify and implement appropriate microbiological controls in projects.
  • Design validation protocols for Microbiology Laboratory methods and critical systems.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of Microbiology procedures and ensure changes are implemented.
  • Perform root cause investigations for events related to Microbiology validations or Critical Systems.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and legal EHS requirements through internal policies and training.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Industrial Chemical, or Chemical Engineering
  • 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering
  • Strong knowledge of quality/compliance management and regulations affecting API, Bulk Drug, or Finished goods manufacturing
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Experience in project management and writing clear regulatory documents and reports (preferred)
  • Intermediate English proficiency at B2+ level

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