Technician, Pilot Plant IV (2nd shift)
AbbVie
June 26, 2026
On-site
North Chicago, IL
$18.60 - $33.20 USD yearly
Operations
Job Description
- Set up, clean, and maintain equipment.
- Run process with supervision and consult appropriate personnel when problems arise.
- Observe quality characteristics of products and processes.
- Complete documentation per current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines and policies.
Responsibilities
- Learn and follow department policies, procedures, and guidelines; complete cGMP documentation and supporting data.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Develop systematic work habits and effective organizational skills.
- Prepare for process requirements following supervisory instruction.
- Note quality issues and address with appropriate people.
- Review procedures and batch records; suggest improvements; identify and help correct safety issues during pre-runs, post-runs, and when reviewing direction sets.
- Provide accurate, complete material and equipment status reports during manufacturing handoffs.
- Learn and use the inventory system.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a scientific field is desirable.
- Basic technical or mechanical background and knowledge.
- Ability to:
- Read, understand, and follow verbal/written operating instructions and equipment/computer monitor processes/flows.
- Write clearly enough to explain process deviations or mistakes.
- Perform intermediate-level basic math (add/subtract/divide/multiply; decimals/fractions; basic algebra; measure proportions).
- Use tools, machines, instruments, and safety devices in chemical/pharmaceutical operations; demonstrate mechanical aptitude and follow written/verbal directions.
- Set up, clean, and maintain equipment.
- Run process with supervision and consult appropriate personnel when problems arise.
- Observe quality characteristics of products and processes.
- Complete documentation per current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines and policies.
Responsibilities
- Learn and follow department policies, procedures, and guidelines; complete cGMP documentation and supporting data.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Develop systematic work habits and effective organizational skills.
- Prepare for process requirements following supervisory instruction.
- Note quality issues and address with appropriate people.
- Review procedures and batch records; suggest improvements; identify and help correct safety issues during pre-runs, post-runs, and when reviewing direction sets.
- Provide accurate, complete material and equipment status reports during manufacturing handoffs.
- Learn and use the inventory system.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a scientific field is desirable.
- Basic technical or mechanical background and knowledge.
- Ability to:
- Read, understand, and follow verbal/written operating instructions and equipment/computer monitor processes/flows.
- Write clearly enough to explain process deviations or mistakes.
- Perform intermediate-level basic math (add/subtract/divide/multiply; decimals/fractions; basic algebra; measure proportions).
- Use tools, machines, instruments, and safety devices in chemical/pharmaceutical operations; demonstrate mechanical aptitude and follow written/verbal directions.