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Technician, Pilot Plant IV ( 2nd shift)

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Research

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 30, 2026

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

About your past

Tell me about reviewing a batch record and finding something worth changing.

What they are checking: The posting names reviewing procedures and batch records and suggesting improvements.

Second shift at North Chicago. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Honest fit with the schedule and location the posting states.

How do you stay organized when several things need doing in a set order?

What they are checking: The posting names developing systematic work habits and effective organizational skills.

Tell me about following a written instruction you did not fully understand the reason for.

What they are checking: The posting requires reading and following written operating instructions, and this checks the attitude to it.

What would you do

You notice something during a run that does not look right. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting names consulting appropriate personnel when confronted with a problem.

About the work

Tell me about running a process in a pilot plant or manufacturing setting.

What they are checking: The posting is running process with supervision, and pilot plant work is its own environment.

Walk me through setting up and cleaning a piece of equipment before a run.

What they are checking: The posting's first line is set up, clean and maintain equipment.

What does cGMP mean for how you document what you did?

What they are checking: The posting names completing documentation per cGMP policies, which is the whole discipline.

How do you hand off a process partway through so the next shift knows where it stands?

What they are checking: The posting names an accurate and complete material and equipment status report at handoff.

How do you keep your work area safe and clean through a long run?

What they are checking: The posting names maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

Set-up, clean, and maintain equipment. Run process with supervision and consults appropriate personnel when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation. Observes quality characteristics of products and processes. Complete documentation per current good manufacturing practice guidelines and policies. Responsibilities • Learn and follow department policies, procedures and guidelines. Complete documentation and supporting data per cGMP policies, procedures, and guidelines. • Maintain a safe and clean work environment. • Develop systematic work habits that show effective organizational skills. • Be able to prepare for process requirements following supervisory instruction. • Note quality issues and address with appropriate people. • Review procedures and batch records, and make suggestions for improvements. During pre runs, post runs and when reviewing direction sets identify safety issues and help to correct them. • Consistently give an accurate and complete material and equipment status report when handing off manufacturing process. • Learn and be able to use inventory system. • High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelors or Associates Degree in a scientific related field is desirable. • Job requires basic technical or mechanical background and knowledge. • Must have ability to: 1. Read, understand, and follow verbal and written operating instructions and the processes and flows described on equipment/computer monitors; 2. Write at a level sufficient enough to explain deviations or mistakes in process; 3. Add, subtract, divide, multiply, use decimals and fractions, recognize and measure proportions, and do basic algebraic math at an intermediate level of competency. • Knowledge and use of various tools, machines, instruments, and safety devices utilized in chemical or pharmaceutical operations is desired. The candidate should display mechanical aptitude and be able to follow written and verbal directions. 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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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 isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 absolutediscretion, 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