Senior Scientist I/II, Process Engineering
AbbVie
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
$208,500 - $208,500 USD yearly
Operations
Role: Process Engineer specializing in crystallization and process development within AbbVie's Small Molecule CMC Development team, supporting pipeline projects from preclinical to commercial stages. Responsibilities: develop and optimize scalable processes for small molecule APIs, ADCs, toxins, and CAIs; perform laboratory experiments, process modeling, and address challenges using thermodynamics and crystallization expertise; author technical documentation, collaborate cross-functionally with chemists, process engineers, and regulatory teams; lead innovations to enhance process efficiency and scale-up readiness. Requirements: BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field; 0+ to 10+ years of industry experience depending on education level; strong laboratory and process development background; proficiency in crystallization, separations, and process modeling; effective communication skills and team orientation. HighValue: crystallization fundamentals, process scale-up, small and large molecule APIs, ADCs, toxins, early to late development phases, process optimization, technical documentation, cross-disciplinary collaboration. WorkSetup: not specified; candidate must demonstrate hands-on research experience.