Process Support Scientist, Microbiology

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

• Compensation: USD 84500 - USD 162000 - yearly

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 atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Job Description

Process Support Scientist, Microbiology

North Chicago, IL, USA

Full-time

USD 84500 to USD 162000 / yearly

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 atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Job Description

Support the AbbVie Technical Operations Function at the North Chicago AbbVie site. Provide technical process ownership, continuous improvement, and problem solving associated with commercial APIs and drug products. Provide technical expertise on aseptic processing and contamination control. Accountable for data analysis, project reports and experiments in support of process development, validation activities and Technical Transfers while maintaining and meeting the highest standards in quality, customer service and regulatory compliance.

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.

This individual should be able to independently plan and execute scientifically sound experiments, evaluate results, test hypotheses, and translate technical findings into practical solutions aligned with business needs. They should also understand the operational and commercial implications of product and process decisions.

Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential. The person will work across functions, present project results to internal and external audiences, contribute to project planning, and provide technical direction and mentorship to less experienced colleagues. The ideal candidate is organized, accountable for timely project completion, comfortable serving as a lead scientist or project contributor, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, customer service, and regulatory compliance.

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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

Additional Information

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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat areallocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolutediscretion, consistent withapplicable 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.