R&D Associate Specialist

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Branchburg, NJ, USA
Hybrid
59K-99K Annually
Junior
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Manage R&D documentation, records, archives, histology slide tracking, EDMS files, and audit support. Conduct laboratory material inspections, sample preparation, labeling, and occasional data analysis. Coordinate equipment compliance, physical materials, chain of custody, shipments, contractors, and logistics. Support regulated documentation practices, EHS, continuous improvement, dashboards, and ad hoc R&D projects.
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Company Description

About AbbVie

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

Job Description

Manage Local R&D Documentation & Records:

  • Maintain local R&D archive room in accordance with Quality System Requirements for R&D records and data (e.g. paper records, histology slides and blocks)
  • Establish, maintain, and present/report out tracking metrics for local records and status (batch records, studies, technical documents)
  • Oversee histology slide requests/records, check-in & check-out, coordination with stakeholders and pre-clinical study data owners
  • Coordinate and track off-site physical documentation archival and retrievals
  • Author and own instructions and/or training materials related to local practices in alignment with global and department processes
  • Create and organize files in Electronic Documentation Management Systems (EDMS)
  • Collaborate with AbbVie document management groups and ad-hoc audit support
  • Ad-hoc scanning of paper records and preliminary review for compliance to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Lab and Technical Tasks:

  • Conduct receiving inspections of R&D materials including visual inspections, certificate of compliance reviews, completion of inspection documentation comparing to technical specifications and purchase orders
  • Perform sample preparation, sample labels, and may assist in testing/data generation
  • May assist in preliminary data analysis and technical writing
  • Support staff for coordination of on-going compliance for qualified processing and testing equipment
  • Track and organize physical tools, fixtures, and materials
  • Back-up host for visiting contractors performing work in the lab
  • Support EHS and continuous improvement initiatives

R&D Operations & Logistics Support:

  • Coordinate, track, and document chain of custody (as needed) for office and lab-based materials (in & outbound shipments)
  • Work with Development Excellence Team on implementation of new tools, trackers, and dashboard reports
  • Ad-hoc projects and support to the Branchburg Regenerative Medicine R&D teams

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
  • 1-3 years of experience
  • Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred

    Other Professional Skills:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working in a lab environment
  • Experience working with technical professionals
  • Experience working in a regulated industry and Good Documentation Practices
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
  • Problem solving and continuous improvements for efficiency

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 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. 

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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field
  • 1-3 years of professional experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Teams
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment
  • Experience working with technical professionals
  • Experience in a regulated industry and Good Documentation Practices
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively
  • Problem-solving and continuous-improvement skills
  • Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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The Company
HQ: North Chicago, IL
56,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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