Senior Peptide Process Engineer - Scale-Up & Tech Transfer

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Peptide Process Engineer to advance API processes from the lab to manufacturing and ensure safe operation, scale-up, and robust technology transfer.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with QA, regulatory, and manufacturing teams. The candidate will lead projects, mentor scientists, and develop scalable processes for modalities such as peptides and ADCs, while driving continuous improvement and maintaining GxP compliance.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in chemical engineering or related field.
• 12+ (BS), 10+ (MS), or 3+ (PhD) years of relevant industrial experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage core chemical engineering principles in experimental design, data analysis and problem solving.
• Adhere to corporate standards including safety, materials handling, and GxP compliance.
• Resolve project hurdles with information, creativity, and technical expertise.
• Maintain autonomous performance in lab, pilot plant, or manufacturing support.
• Author publications, presentations, technical reports, regulatory documents, or patents.
• Be a subject matter expert on cross-functional teams and mentor others.
• Demonstrate high proficiency across relevant technologies.
• Lead engineering initiatives to improve operations and build capabilities.
• Mentor junior personnel to support professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

BS in chemical engineering

MS in chemical engineering

PhD in chemical engineering

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Peptide Process Engineer to advance API processes from the lab to manufacturing and ensure safe operation, scale-up, and robust technology transfer.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with QA, regulatory, and manufacturing teams. The candidate will lead projects, mentor scientists, and develop scalable processes for modalities such as peptides and ADCs, while driving continuous improvement and maintaining GxP compliance.