Process Support Scientist, Bioprocessing

Process Support Scientist Microbiology

(revised: October 2026)

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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Qualifications :

• BS in Chemical Engineering Microbiology Biochemistry or a related field with 35 years of relevant experience; or
• MS in Chemical Engineering Microbiology Biochemistry or a related field with 13 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in process engineering bioprocessing bioreactor operations or support microbiology or commercial manufacturing is applicable.

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 roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  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 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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Companys sole and absolutediscretion  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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time