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Batch Record Reviewer II

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Quality Assurance

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 29, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

How do you keep your attention on detail through a long stack of records?

What they are checking: The real difficulty of the work, and whether they have a method rather than care.

Tell me about a process improvement you made to your own work.

What they are checking: The posting names developing and implementing process improvements for compliance or efficiency.

What would you do

Manufacturing needs a batch released today and you have an unresolved question. What do you do?

What they are checking: The moment the job is actually tested, and whether they hold.

How do you talk to a manufacturing team whose records you keep sending back?

What they are checking: The relationship that decides whether quality work speeds things up or slows them down.

About the work

Walk me through auditing a batch record from the moment it reaches you.

What they are checking: The posting's first duty is reviewing and auditing data and records from Manufacturing and Packaging.

You find an error in a batch record. What happens next?

What they are checking: The posting names ensuring errors are corrected and exception documents referenced and approved.

How do you know every component of a batch record is present?

What they are checking: The posting names this specifically, and a missing page is the commonest finding.

Tell me about the electronic systems you have used to release batch records.

What they are checking: The posting names releasing in electronic systems and interfacing with various databases.

How do you handle a release where the requirements differ by destination country?

What they are checking: The posting names interpreting data pertinent to release for specific countries.

Walk me through a yield calculation and what would make you question one.

What they are checking: The posting names basic calculations for product yield in manufacturing operations.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

The Batch Record Reviewer II audits Manufacturing and/or Packaging batch records, performs transactions in inventory systems to release batches for further processing (Packaging) and coordinates problem-solving activities, including solution implementation. Responsibilities • Review and audit the data and records generated by Manufacturing and Packaging Operations in the processing of a material or product batch • Ensure any batch record errors are corrected, all batch record components are present, and exception documents are referenced and approved • Ensure Quality goals are met, and all practices and procedures comply with Company policies and applicable regulations • Develop and implement process improvements for improved compliance and/or efficiencies • This role will also (depending on facility type); Manufacturing Operations: Complete basic calculations for product yield. Communicate batch release progress or delays to quality and materials management • Packaging Operations: Ensure all in-process and release testing is complete and all Quality holds are released • Release batch records in electronic systems according to global, local, customer, and regulatory requirements • Interface with various electronic databases/systems to interpret data pertinent for release to specific countries • Interact with other AbbVie departments, external customers, and regulatory agencies Ensure batch records are retained and filed securely • Lead problem-solving activities and coordinate the implementation of identified solutions • Minimum High School graduate; Bachelor's or Associate's degree desired • 2+ years of overall experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering • Minimum 5 years experience in a Manufacturing and/or Finishing and/or Packaging environment is desired • Minimum 2 years experience in Batch Record Release strongly preferred • Knowledge of GMP regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products • Good verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail • Good interpersonal relations/communications skills • Must be available to work daily overtime, including weekends, as needed ​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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html