Process Support Scientist, Microbiology
North Chicago, IL | Full-time
Role Summary
Support AbbVie Technical Operations by providing process engineering and microbiology expertise for commercial APIs and drug products. Focus on bioprocess and bioreactor process support, microbial control, process troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving. Design and execute experiments, analyze process data, and translate findings into practical solutions that support process development, validation, and technical transfers while meeting quality and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical process support for commercial manufacturing, with emphasis on bioprocess and bioreactor-related processes.
- Evaluate and apply microbial control and bioprocess design practices to improve process performance and help prevent contamination.
- Investigate process issues, analyze data, test hypotheses, and recommend technically sound solutions aligned with operational and business needs.
- Independently plan, design, and execute experiments to evaluate process performance and support development, validation, and technical transfer activities.
- Ensure experimental work and project documentation meet applicable quality, customer service, and regulatory expectations.
- Interpret process results and communicate findings through project reports and presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Contribute to project planning, process updates, and experimental design; manage assigned work to support timely project completion.
- Collaborate across functions and provide technical guidance, feedback, and mentorship to less experienced colleagues.
- Serve as a lead scientist, project leader, or project contributor, as appropriate.
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- BS in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant experience; or
- MS in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in process engineering, bioprocessing, bioreactor operations or support, microbiology, or commercial manufacturing is applicable.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolutediscretion, consistent with applicable law.
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