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Technician, Pilot Plant IV ( 2nd shift)

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Research

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a job where you had to follow written instructions exactly. How did you make sure you got it right?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow written instructions exactly and check their own work, which matters because procedures in this plant are written for safety and quality.

Tell me about a time you spotted a safety issue at work. What did you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about safety hazards and help fix them, because in a plant setting staying quiet can let someone else get hurt.

This is a second shift role. How have you managed working evenings in the past?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work second shift long term, because missed or unstable evening shifts leave the pilot plant short at important times.

How do you keep your work area clean and organized during a busy run?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their area clean and organized even when busy, since clutter in a GMP space leads to mix-ups, errors and safety problems.

Tell me about a time you noticed a quality problem in something you were making or handling.

What they are checking: Whether they notice quality problems and raise them early, because catching an issue at the start costs far less than finding it after release.

What would you do

You are partway through a run and something does not look right with the equipment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and ask the right person when something looks wrong, since guessing on pilot plant equipment can damage material, equipment or people.

How do you hand off a process to the next shift so nothing gets missed?

What they are checking: Whether they hand off shifts with complete and accurate status of materials and equipment, since gaps in a handoff often lead to mistakes later.

While reviewing a batch record, you find a step that seems confusing or out of order. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise confusing batch record steps through the proper channel instead of working around them, so the document gets fixed for everyone.

About the work

What does following cGMP documentation practices mean to you on a normal shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that cGMP records must be accurate, complete and written at the time, because the record proves the work was actually done right.

What mechanical or technical experience do you have with setting up or cleaning equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on mechanical experience setting up and cleaning equipment, which this job assumes from the first day on the floor.

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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

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