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NuMat

R&D Process Development Engineer

Chicago, IL

Summary Title: R&D Process Development Engineer Location: Chicago, IL  Compensation: Competitive ... scientists and engineers building Numat's current and next-generation products. The work is ...

Numat

R&D Process Development Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Summary Title: R&D Process Development Engineer Location: Chicago, IL Compensation: Competitive ... scientists and engineers building Numat's current and next-generation products. The work is ...

Numat

R&D Process Development Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Summary Title: R&D Process Development Engineer Location: Chicago, IL Compensation: Competitive ... scientists and engineers building Numat's current and next-generation products. The work is ...

Nature's Path Foods

R&D Scientist - US

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

Establish processing parameters and work with Plant Operations to optimize production runs. * Lead pre- and post-production reviews for new product launches. * Travel to Nature's Path manufacturing ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for process development scientist in Illinois is $37.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.50 and $44.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a process development scientist?

A Process Development Scientist is a professional who designs, develops, and optimizes processes for manufacturing products, typically in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or chemicals. Their work involves scaling up laboratory procedures to full production, improving efficiency, ensuring quality, and meeting regulatory standards. They collaborate with research, engineering, and manufacturing teams to implement new processes or refine existing ones. Process Development Scientists play a critical role in bringing new products from the research phase to commercial production while maintaining safety and compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a process development scientist?

To thrive as a Process Development Scientist, you need a background in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, supported by at least a bachelor’s (often master’s or PhD) degree and experience in laboratory research. Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (such as HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry), process modeling software, and relevant regulatory standards is crucial. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help drive innovation and coordinate with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the efficient development and scale-up of robust, safe, and cost-effective processes in pharmaceutical, biotech, or chemical manufacturing environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by process development scientists when scaling up from lab experiments to full production?

Process Development Scientists often encounter challenges when transitioning processes from the laboratory to large-scale production. These can include maintaining product quality and consistency, optimizing yields, and ensuring that processes are cost-effective at scale. Addressing equipment differences, process variability, and regulatory compliance are also common hurdles. Collaboration with engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance professionals is essential to successfully navigate these challenges and achieve scalable, robust processes.

What does a process development scientist do?

A process development scientist designs, optimizes, and scales up manufacturing processes for products such as pharmaceuticals or chemicals. They analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure processes meet quality and regulatory standards, often using tools like statistical analysis and laboratory equipment. Their work supports efficient, reliable production and continuous process improvement.

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Infographic showing various Process Development Scientist job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,929 per year, or $37.5 per hour.

Scientist I/II, Biologics Drug Product Development

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL • On-site

$84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

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 (proteins, conjugates, peptides, etc.) and genetic medicine (AAV, LNPs, Cell Therapy).
AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Scientist I/II, Biologics Drug Product Development, located in North Chicago, IL. We are seeking a scientist with experience in Biologics Formulation and Drug Product Development. Ideally someone who can do the following:
  • Apply engineering principles to develop, characterize, scale, and transfer robust drug product processes.
  • Independently execute laboratory experiments to address critical project needs and identify opportunities for development and improvement in collaboration with supervisor.
  • Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes.
  • Demonstrate mastery of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis used in day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups to support project goals

Responsibilities
  • Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions. Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.
  • Support development projects with hands-on laboratory experimentation, data generation, and analysis of results. As needed, provide support for technical transfer and scale-up of laboratory process knowledge to manufacturing sites.
  • Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques and develop proficiency in techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.
  • Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
  • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.
  • Set and meet experimental and project timelines in accordance with CMC strategy.
  • Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data. Maintain detailed and organized electronic laboratory notebook, and compile data into scientific presentations and reports to support project goals.
  • Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
  • Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities where applicable.

Qualifications
  • Scientist II, required: BS or equivalent education with 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with 5 or more years of experience.
  • Scientist I, required: BS or equivalent education with 5 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with 3 or more years of experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.
  • Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
  • Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with biologics (proteins, conjugates and/or peptides) formulation development, in-use studies, and DP process development.
  • Experience with sterile manufacturing unit operations (freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and freeze-drying) development and characterization
  • Experience with scale-down models, simulation, scale-up, and technology transfer.
  • Hands-on experience with biologics drug product manufacturing, preparation and analysis, e.g. HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, CE-SDS, icIEF, HIAC, MFI, DLS, DSC, etc.
  • Knowledge of Design of Experiment (DoE), data analysis and experience of statistical software packages is preferred.
  • Understanding of relevant cGMP and regulatory guidance.
  • Ability to multitask and meet timelines in a dynamic environment.

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.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013

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