AbbVie Posted October 6, 2026

Animal Care Technician III

North Chicago, IL Full-time
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About this opportunity

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,   Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X  and  YouTube.

Job Description

To independently provide routine and essential maintenance and operational support of vivarium equipment, supplies, facilities, and husbandry of animals, under supervision.

Responsibilities

Completely follow established procedures and protocols according to required schedules (including off-hours, weekends, and holidays)

Recognize, clearly communicate, and document procedural variances

Maintain vivarium equipment, including sanitization, and stocking supplies when appropriate

Learn and effectively implement new techniques

Observe performance of and troubleshoot instrumentation

Complete all assigned and required trainings prior to deadlines and act as a mentor to junior staff for basic techniques

Demonstrate technical proficiency in animal care and vivarium operations. Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences. Perform routine and complex tasks competently

Documentation of tasks and observations, and adherence to designated task schedules and departmental Standard Operating Procedures

Understand and adhere to corporate standards and regulatory requirements regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable

Use experience and training to make decisions to execute responsibilities

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years experience or A.S. or equivalent degree and 1 year experience and entry-level certification in related field or techniques (ALAT level AALAS)

Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, organizational and time management skills, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions encountered in task performance

Basic computer skills, including word processing, internet browser navigation, and communication such as email and messaging

Able to lift 50 pounds, perform repetitive procedures, and stand or walk for extended periods of time

Practical knowledge, including basic calculations, and problem-solving ability 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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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
North Chicago, IL
Employment type
Full-time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1022 comparable Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research roles across 81 biopharma companies.

1022Comparable roles tracked
937Currently active
81Companies hiring similar roles
31Countries represented

Salary context

429 of 1022 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Highest disclosed · Vice President, Therapeutics Immunology · ModernaTX, Inc. $272,200/yr – $490,100/yr
Peer group range $0 – $381,150 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1022 comparable roles

United States692
Germany50
China44
Switzerland36
United Kingdom35
France26

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Seniority mix

739 of 1022 peers have a known seniority level

Senior235
Principal171
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc84
Associate78
Director62
Associate Director43
Senior Director26
Manager26
Executive/VP14

Therapeutic area mix

134 of 1022 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Immunology54
Oncology41
Neuroscience23
Cardiovascular / CVRM6
Vaccines & Infectious Disease3
Respiratory3
Dermatology & Aesthetics2
Gastroenterology1
Rare Disease1

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