Microbiology Process Scientist - Aseptic & Tech Transfer

ABBVIE; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Process Support Scientist in Microbiology to join the North Chicago site. The role offers full-time employment with a compensation range of USD 84,500 to USD 162,000 per year, reflecting a strong emphasis on aseptic processing, contamination control, and pharmaceutical development.

Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, mentoring teammates, and presenting results across functions, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field with 3-5 years relevant experience
• MS in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field with 1-3 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and integrates relevant microbial control and bioprocess design best practices into commercial manufacturing processes.
• Understands the business implications of assigned products and processes and identifies technical solutions compatible with business needs.
• Designs and executes experiments to test hypothesis related to project outcomes.
• Applies scientific knowledge to projects; determines priorities for experiments. Independently designs and executes experiments.
• Assures experimental quality through sound, independent, experimental design.
• Mentors less experienced team members and provides technical direction and feedback to others.
• Present results of projects, both, internally and externally. Participates in project planning, process update; contribute to experimental design.
• Develops productive collaborations and communications across functions.
• Responsible for timely project completion. Designs experiments and documentation independently.
• May act as lead scientist, project leader, or project contributor.

Education

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

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

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Process Support Scientist in Microbiology to join the North Chicago site. The role offers full-time employment with a compensation range of USD 84,500 to USD 162,000 per year, reflecting a strong emphasis on aseptic processing, contamination control, and pharmaceutical development.

Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, mentoring teammates, and presenting results across functions, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.