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Manufacturing Technician II, Compounding, B2 Shift (7pm-7am)

 

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

 

 

Job Summary

Responsible for compounding high-quality solutions, semi-solids, and suspensions in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Job Details

This position is responsible for the following:

• • Accurate formulation of products.

 

• • Stage, load, operate, and monitor all equipment for product formulations.

 

• • Weighing and mixing chemicals according to specific formulas.

 

• • Calibrate, operate, and monitor all formulation-related equipment (e.g., mixers, scales, meters, etc.).

 

• • Perform operations necessary to adjust the pH of product for in-process testing.

 

• • Clean, steam, and sanitizes all tanks, facilities, equipment and chemical containers used in the product formulation process in accordance with current SOP’s and cGMP’s.

 

• • Accurately complete documents and record production volumes (batches) in compliance with current GDP standards.

 

• Assumes other duties and responsibilities, as necessary, within the Compounding department, in an effort to provide the required support to ensure adherence to the production schedule.

 

 

Education and Experience:

Minimum requirements for this position are:

Education – High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate’s Degree preferred with coursework in the Sciences.

Experience: Bulk manufacturing or product manufacturing experience highly preferred

Experience: Technical – At least two (2) years related work experience, preferably in a high-speed production or manufacturing environment.

Experience: Regulatory – Experience working in a GMP regulated environment preferred.

Experience: Systems – Basic user knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP experience preferred.

Experience: Aseptic – Experience working in an Aseptic Production environment preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• • Ability to perform detailed tasks and document activities completely and accurately.

 

• • Ability to think and plan in a logical sequential order.

 

• • Able to work in a controlled environment that includes surgical mask and goggles.

 

• • Ability to comply with gowning validation and subsequent gowning verifications.

 

• • Ability to work any shift (up to 12-hours) as required dependent on business needs.

 

• • Capable of standing for long periods of time. Capable of using hands to feel objects, use tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

 

• • Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English.

 

• • Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

 

• • Ability to work and communicate with others in a professional and effective manner, within a team-oriented environment.

 

• • Basic user knowledge and understanding of Windows-based computer systems such as Microsoft Office, with an ability to learn other computer-based systems.

 

• • Physically able to continuously stand and walk.

 

• • Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs.

 

• Physically able to bend, climb, lift, squat, stoop, and stretch to reach frequently.

 

 

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​
• 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. ​

Supervisor, Instrumentation

The Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for establishing and enforcing the policies and procedures for the department whether they be in the technical, personnel or administrative areas for Analytical Instrumentation within a lab environment. The position is directly responsible for a staff of 10-15 non-exempt employees. The Supervisor must plan work activities, provide training, tools and equipment for employees to safely, efficiently and effectively perform their job functions. The Instrumentation Supervisor also coordinates work activities with other trades groups, engineers, and production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Operating under the general guidance of the Section Manager, the Instrumentation Supervisor’s duties include but are not limited to: planning, organizing, staffing, training, directing and controlling the activities for Abbvie Lake County.
• Develops and accesses performance reviews, goals, and overall development. Adherence to policies, procedures and programs to produce results in accordance with the corporate objectives as well as the objectives of individual customer divisions and departments. Must understand and work successfully with customers who often have urgent and conflicting demands.
• The Instrumentation Supervisor must also determine requirements for new and replacement tools, provide training and job instruction, know safety rules, regulations, and ensure that all personal are trained on safe work practices.
• Seeks out and stays current with new techniques, equipment and materials associated with the field. Provides expert technical support to direct reports for areas of responsibility.
• Assures that all regulatory requirements are met and maintained to include FDA, GMP, OSHA, and ISO requirements, to allow manufacturing of Bio-Pharmaceutical products to market. The Instrumentation Supervisor can also be called on to be a subject matter expert during audits, or working with the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Processes (out of tolerance) OOT’s investigations, audit responses, and corrective action.
• Acts in other assigned roles such as: team leader or working on special inter divisional project teams and/or task forces, providing temporary support for departmental projects, and temporary backup for his/her manager.
• Generates reports from work order tracking application that support internal and external compliance.

2025 Chromatography Method Development Intern

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns.

The Drug Metabolite Screening Intern will support the Drug Metabolism and Disposition group in building and optimizing methods on high-end LC-MS systems to maximize the pipeline impact of our assays. The intern will modernize our current high-throughput metabolite ID LC-MS/MS workflows to improve separation of drug metabolites in liver microsomes, liver S9, and in vivo PK samples while reducing gradient length and increasing robustness across days of injection time. They will also evaluate control compounds and assay  parameters to determine whether they are adequate for current usage. The end result should be improved LC-MS/MS methods enabling metabolite soft-spot analysis across multiple therapeutic areas in the AbbVie discovery pipeline.

This position will be based in North Chicago, IL.

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluate current LC methods and protocols and identify key parameters to optimize, with a focus on column chemistry, solvents, and gradient length.
• Develop robust LC methods with improved, consistent separation and test across a broad range of chemical space using commercial and internal compounds in relevant complex matrices.
• If multiple methods are required, define appropriate conditions to use each method (chemical space, number of metabolites, ionization polarity, etc.)
• Compile historic control data and propose QC cutoffs consistent with data utilization.
• Present results to department and present at internal poster session.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, or related field.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
• Experience in liquid chromatography separations and/or analysis by mass spectrometry.
• Track record of performing independent scientific research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expected graduation date between December 2025 – June 2026.
• Experience in liquid chromatography method development strongly preferred.
• Exposure to Thermo Orbitrap and ABSciex ToF mass spectrometers.
• Exposure to drug metabolite identification (enzymes, biotransformation pathways, structural elucidation).

Benefits and Amenities

• Competitive pay.
• Relocation support for eligible students.
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Technician, R&D IV, Document Processor

Purpose: Provide operational support to departmental projects or larger scale department/division-wide efforts. May require knowledge and/or experience in specific programs or processes pertinent to the customer. Minimum supervision required.

Responsibilities:

• tracking information and generating reports, research and follow through, schedule coordination and database management.
• Manage multiple reports/documents.  Proactively anticipate obstacles and collaborate with the team to formulate solutions.
• Conduct thorough quality assessments of published output, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and health authority guidance. Verify content, including bookmarks, hyperlinks, and tables of content.
• Contribute to the development of optimal business processes and standards within the department, ensuring robust stakeholder support to achieve high quality reports.
• Position accountability/scope:

• Regularly engage with the manager to discuss project priorities, timelines, progress and identified challenges.
• Manage projects with oversight as necessary.
• Provide training and cross-train with other team members to offer additional support as required.

 

 

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma (minimum)
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job functions.

Preferred:

• Experience with relevant software systems, scientific writing and terms, document checking, importation, and workflows in electronic submissions systems highly preferred
• Experience supporting nonclinical research and development in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Experience with GLP or related regulatory environments.

Competencies:

• Adaptability in handling a changing workload, effectively prioritizing and planning to address both immediate/urgent business needs. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills essential for interactions within small teams and external business communications.
• Understanding of toxicology or related nonclinical studies.
• Works proactively- must be able to provide work product and results on time, accurately and consistent with expectations.
• Skilled in working with computer systems and software.
• Approach tasks with a proactive mindset, formulating and communicating action plans and potential issues. Capable of delivering services and results punctually, accurately, and in line with expectations.
• Consistently exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of conveying complex technical matters clearly.
• Detail-oriented while grasping and addressing the broader context.
• Must demonstrate and consistently use excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to integrate and retain new information quickly.