Senior Scientist I – Microbiology

Job overview

The Senior Scientist I – Microbiology role is onsite in North Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The scientist supports AbbVie’s research and development work, contributing microbiology expertise to pipeline and on-market products and devices. AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The role develops and optimizes experimental methods, conducts autonomous laboratory research, and interprets multidisciplinary data to advance scientific programs. It also contributes technical writing, publications, regulatory documents, and mentorship while maintaining safety and GxP compliance.

What you'll do

• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development
• perform laboratory research or method development with minimal direction
• provide microbiology support for pipeline and on-market products and devices
• formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments from multidisciplinary data
• author publications, presentations, and regulatory documents
• meet project timelines
• follow corporate conduct, safety, and GxP standards
• mentor others.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior scientist i

microbiology

north chicago il

abbvie

laboratory research

method development

pharmaceutical microbiology

device microbiology

gxp compliance

scientific writing

regulatory documents

product development

mentorship

multidisciplinary research

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, holidays, and sick time
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• eligibility for short-term incentive programs.

Why this role

Requires pharmaceutical and/or device microbiology experience. Education and experience pathways include a bachelor’s degree and typically 10 years of experience, a master’s degree and typically 8 years, or a PhD with no experience necessary.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. Sector: 32.