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Glanbia

R&D Lab Support Technician

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The R&D Lab Support Technician plays a critical role in maintaining an "always-ready ... formulation, testing, and innovation activities. This position is responsible for end-to-end ...

Glanbia

R&D Lab Support Technician

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The R&D Lab Support Technician plays a critical role in maintaining an "always-ready ... formulation, testing, and innovation activities. This position is responsible for end-to-end ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for formulation research and development in Chicago, IL is $23.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.85 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is formulation research and development?

Formulation Research and Development (R&D) professionals are scientists and engineers who specialize in creating and optimizing the composition of products, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or food items. Their primary role is to develop stable, effective, and safe formulations by combining active ingredients with excipients or other supporting materials. They conduct experiments, analyze data, and ensure that the final product meets regulatory, safety, and quality standards. These experts work closely with other departments, including analytical, quality assurance, and production, to bring innovative products from concept to market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in formulation research and development?

To excel in Formulation Research and Development, you need a strong background in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields, often supported by a relevant degree and laboratory experience. Familiarity with analytical instruments (such as HPLC, GC), formulation software, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) is highly valuable. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential for developing safe, effective products and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

What are some common challenges faced in a formulation research and development role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Formulation Research and Development often encounter challenges such as ensuring product stability, meeting regulatory requirements, and optimizing formulations for cost and scalability. Addressing these issues typically involves cross-functional collaboration with analytical scientists, regulatory affairs, and production teams. Staying updated with the latest industry guidelines, conducting thorough pre-formulation studies, and maintaining clear communication across departments help in efficiently overcoming these challenges and delivering successful product formulations.
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Senior Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL • On-site

$96K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

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
Biologics Drug Product Development (Bio DPD), a part of Development Sciences within AbbVie's R&D, is a global organization that is responsible for drug product formulation and process development, and definition of the product presentation for biologics and genetic medicine (proteins, conjugates, peptides etc.).
AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Senior Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development, located in North Chicago, IL. We are seeking an accomplished scientist with a proven track record in biologics formulation and process development, and characterization. This position will be an integral part of the product development and CMC teams and will have strong collaborations with several stakeholders, including discovery research, analytical research and development, bioprocess development, combination products development, science and technology, pilot plants and third-party manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and execution of biologics drug product formulation and process development, characterization and robustness studies.
  • Support scale-up and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing sites.
  • Keep abreast of the latest advances in biologics formulation and process technologies.
  • Initiate and/or support scientific initiatives to drive innovation, continuously enhance capabilities and improve business processes.
  • May represent the Bio DPD function in the cross-functional Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) and the CMC team.
  • Effectively and timely communicates study plans, risks and mitigation plans to stakeholder and line management.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related disciplines with 8+ (Bachelors), 6+ (Masters), or 0+ (PhD) years of relevant industry experience.
  • Proven ability to solve critical scientific problems.
  • Hands-on experience with biologics formulation development.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical and biophysical characterization of proteins and solid-state characterization methods.
  • Solid understanding of biologics degradation mechanisms and stabilization strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), multivariate statistical analyses and data visualization tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Understanding of relevant cGMP and regulatory guidance.
  • Experience with sterile manufacturing unit operations (freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and lyophilization) development, characterization, scale-up and technology transfer.
  • Experience in managing third party manufacturers.
  • Experience with quality risk management and drug product control strategies.

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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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013

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