Bioprocess Optimization Scientist

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Process Support Scientist specializing in Microbiology to support commercial APIs and drug products. The role focuses on bioprocess and bioreactor process support, microbial control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and translate findings into practical solutions that enable development, validation, and tech transfers while meeting quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS or MS with 3-5 years of relevant experience in process engineering, bioprocessing, bioreactor operations or support, microbiology, or commercial manufacturing.
• MS with 1-3 years of relevant experience in similar areas.
• Relevant experience in process engineering, bioprocessing, bioreactor operations or support, microbiology, or commercial manufacturing is applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical process support for commercial manufacturing, with emphasis on bioprocess and bioreactor-related processes.
• Evaluate and apply microbial control and bioprocess design practices to improve process performance and help prevent contamination.
• Investigate process issues, analyze data, test hypotheses, and recommend technically sound solutions aligned with operational and business needs.
• Independently plan, design, and execute experiments to evaluate process performance and support development, validation, and technical transfer activities.
• Ensure experimental work and project documentation meet applicable quality, customer service, and regulatory expectations.
• Interpret process results and communicate findings through project reports and presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to project planning, process updates, and experimental design; manage assigned work to support timely project completion.
• Collaborate across functions and provide technical guidance, feedback, and mentorship to less experienced colleagues.
• Serve as a lead scientist, project leader, or project contributor, as appropriate.

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field

MS in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Process Support Scientist specializing in Microbiology to support commercial APIs and drug products. The role focuses on bioprocess and bioreactor process support, microbial control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and translate findings into practical solutions that enable development, validation, and tech transfers while meeting quality and regulatory requirements.