Senior Peptide Process Engineer & Research Lead

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Peptide Process Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and optimization of peptide synthesis processes from development through commercialization. You will address scale-up issues, ensure robust operations, and lead technology transfer to manufacturing sites.

You will mentor scientists, collaborate across functions, and present results to leadership. This role emphasizes strong technical leadership and communication in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in process development for APIs or natural products.
• Proven ability to innovate with new or improved product releases.
• Strong collaboration with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of peptide synthesis processes from development to commercialization.
• Address scale-up issues and ensure safe, robust manufacturing steps.
• Transfer technology to manufacturing sites and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor scientists and guide cross-functional teams.
• Communicate results and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Process engineering

Scale-up expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Peptide Process Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and optimization of peptide synthesis processes from development through commercialization. You will address scale-up issues, ensure robust operations, and lead technology transfer to manufacturing sites.

You will mentor scientists, collaborate across functions, and present results to leadership. This role emphasizes strong technical leadership and communication in a GMP environment.