Associate Scientist, Engineering II

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a process development engineer to independently generate data supporting development, characterization, and scale-up of oral solid dosage forms. You will analyze results, support manufacturing campaigns, and contribute to regulatory documentation, while ensuring GMP/GxP compliance and data integrity.

Responsibilities include executing DOE studies, interpreting results, and providing on-site technical support for campaigns and PPQ batches, with emphasis on safety and quality in a

Qualifications

• BS with 3+ years or MS in Engineering/Pharma related field.
• Experience supporting development or manufacturing of oral solid dosage forms.
• Familiarity with DOE and statistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine lab and pilot-scale activities, generating reliable results.
• Analyze results, identify trends, deviations.
• Troubleshoot experiments and process challenges.
• Learn and apply new scientific/engineering techniques.
• Execute process development, characterization and scale-up studies for oral solids.
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and modify protocols as needed.
• Execute designed experiments (DOE) and apply statistical tools.
• Support manufacturing campaigns, scale-up, and PPQ batches on-site.
• Prepare campaign memos, technical summaries, and development docs.
• Adhere to safety, data integrity, GMP/GxP standards and material handling.

Skills

DOE experience

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Statistical software

Job 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.

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

Purpose

Independently generate reliable and reproducible data supporting development, characterization, and scale-up of oral solid dosage form manufacturing processes. Analyze and communicate technical results, support manufacturing campaigns and validation activities, and contribute to technical documentation supporting commercial readiness and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory and pilot-scale activities competently and independently, generating reliable and consistent results.
• Analyze and interpret results, identifying significant trends, observations, and deviations.
• Troubleshoot experiments, instrumentation, and process-related challenges.
• Learn and apply new scientific and engineering techniques as required.
• Execute process development, characterization, and scale-up studies for oral solid dosage forms.
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols to support development objectives.
• Execute designed experiments (DOE) and apply statistical tools to support process understanding.
• Support manufacturing campaigns, scale-up activities, and PPQ batches through on-site technical support.
• Author campaign memos, technical summaries, and development documentation.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding safety, data integrity, GMP/GxP compliance, and appropriate handling of materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with typically 3+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge required to perform assigned job functions.
• Experience supporting development or manufacturing of oral solid dosage forms, including tablets and capsules.
• Knowledge of oral solid dosage form unit operations including blending, granulation, milling, compression, encapsulation, and coating.
• Experience executing laboratory studies in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Working knowledge of process development, scale-up, and late-stage development activities.
• Familiarity with experimental design (DOE) and statistical data analysis.
• Experience analyzing, documenting, and communicating technical results.
• Proficiency with common data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and pharmaceutical documentation practices.

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 long-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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