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Associate Scientist II, Biologics Drug Product Development

AbbVie

North Chicago, ILJob$59K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$59K/yr
Location
North Chicago, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

AbbVie’s Biologics Drug Product Development organization develops formulations, processes, and product presentations for biologics and genetic medicines. The Associate Scientist II conducts laboratory studies supporting formulation, stability, in-use, and process development, and analyzes and communicates results. The role is fully onsite in North Chicago and seeks a scientist with experience in biologics formulation, process development, and characterization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Biologics FormulationProcess DevelopmentCharacterizationLaboratory ExperimentationStability TestingAnalytical CharacterizationExperimental PlanningData AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Equivalent Education3+ Years ExperienceMaster's or Equivalent Education

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, (https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbvie/) Facebook, Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abbvie/) , X (https://twitter.com/abbvie) and YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbVie)

Job Description

Purpose

Biologics Drug Product Development (Bio DPD), a part of Development Sciences within AbbVie’s R&D, is a global organization responsible for drug product formulation and process development, and for defining the product presentation for biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides, etc.) and genetic medicines (AAV, LNPs, cell therapy).

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Associate Scientist II, Biologics Drug Product Development, located fully onsite at our North Chicago, IL location. We are seeking a scientist with experience in biologics formulation, process development, and characterization. The ideal candidate will be able to:

  • Independently execute laboratory experiments supporting biologics drug product formulation, stability, and process development, with guidance from senior scientists as appropriate.

  • Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups to support project goals.

Responsibilities

  • Independently execute and document laboratory studies supporting biologics drug product formulation, stability, in-use, and process development, including sample preparation and analytical characterization.

  • Take ownership of assigned studies, including experimental planning, execution, data analysis, documentation, and communication of results, while meeting established project timelines.

  • Identify opportunities to improve laboratory methods, workflows, and experimental efficiency.

  • Maintain detailed and organized laboratory notebooks, and prepare data summaries, technical presentations, and reports.

  • Collaborate effectively with formulation, analytical, process, and other cross-functional scientists to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with 3+ years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education.

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.

Additional Information

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

  • 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable 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 absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.

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Salary: $58,656

How this job compares

Set against the 2,042 open Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$59K/yr
  • Illinois median$91–112K/yr68 salary ranges
  • US median$103–160K/yr1,103 salary ranges

This rate, $59K, is 41% below the Illinois median midpoint ($100K) — in the lowest quarter of Scientist salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 76 open Scientist jobs in Illinois and 2,042 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,464 postings).
Education
1,206 of the 2,042 open Scientist jobs (59%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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