Lead Research Scientist, Process Engineering (API/NP)

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a process engineer to lead research and projects across APIs and natural products, guiding teams from lab to manufacturing. You will assess unit operations for robustness, ensure cross-functional compliance, and drive innovative process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, PI experience, and a track record of publications or patents, with a focus on scalable, compliant processes in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in chemical engineering or related field with 14+ (BS), 12+ (MS), or 6+ (PhD) years of industrial experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience as a principal investigator and contributor to publications or patents.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and project activities mentoring scientists and supervising personnel.
• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of processes from development to commercialization.
• Generate and communicate multi-disciplinary strategies to achieve project goals.
• Present at leading scientific conferences and authoring publications or regulatory documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Principal investigator

Scientific mentoring

Education

Chemical engineering degree

Job description

AbbVie seeks a process engineer to lead research and projects across APIs and natural products, guiding teams from lab to manufacturing. You will assess unit operations for robustness, ensure cross-functional compliance, and drive innovative process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, PI experience, and a track record of publications or patents, with a focus on scalable, compliant processes in a GMP environment.