AbbVie Posted September 17, 2026

Associate Operator, Production API

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

Sets up equipment for routine processes. Under general supervision operates complex equipment and monitors manufacturing process. Becomes conversant with overall functionality of departmental processes. Communicates all operational events and issues with appropriate individuals. Identifies opportunities for improvement throughout the operations and assists in the implementation of changes both in physical operations and written documents. Operates assigned jobs and maintains operating conditions within the desired range under supervision. May work with certified or qualified Trainer to learn equipment and manufacturing process, based on previous experience. Sets up equipment to accommodate minor processing changes. Becomes more knowledgeable on work processes to assist with identifying and implementing work improvements.

Responsibilities

Knowledgeable of basic jobs in assigned area of responsibility and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies. Demonstrates compliance to local and industry quality and safety standards.

Proficient in either manual or controlled process equipment

Learns and expands knowledge with the help of the certified and qualified trainer. Comprehends and applies all required technical, regulatory, and safety training.

Ability to troubleshoot problem situations with occasional assistance.

Under occasional supervision makes timely decision to accomplish department goals. Recommends improved manufacturing and departmental processes, and takes some ownership of tasks.

Listens actively to acquire information and understand work procedures. Participates in the sharing of information to promote overall efficiency of production. Attends and actively participates in meetings.

Works to resolve conflict in professional and constructive manner with individuals inside and outside operating environment.

Qualifications

High School diploma required.

Must have basic technical knowledge with manufacturing experience in a chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or similar environment.

Knowledge of department basic operating procedures and guidelines, compliance and safety rules and procedures relating to normal duties

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
Associate
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
North Chicago, IL
Employment type
Full-time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 488 comparable Associate Manufacturing & CMC roles across 80 biopharma companies.

488Comparable roles tracked
469Currently active
80Companies hiring similar roles
31Countries represented

Salary context

110 of 488 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Distribution Associate 2 · Merck KGaA $25/hr – $28/hr (≈ $52,000–$58,240/yr)
Highest disclosed · Regional Manager - Megasys · Merck KGaA $220,000/yr – $250,000/yr
Peer group range $55,120 – $235,000 (median $136,750)

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United States273
India52
Germany17
Switzerland15
Netherlands15
Ireland15

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Seniority mix

488 of 488 peers have a known seniority level

Manager248
Associate130
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc110

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 488 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease5
Rare Disease2

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