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Biologics Support Operator I (3rd Shift)

Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Barceloneta, Barceloneta, PR

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Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • What Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Scientist II, Biologics Analytical R&D” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in MA: $155k–$155k, median $155k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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177 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

Perform cleaning, sterilization, weighing and dispensing of materials. Monitor alarm systems. Assemble and inspect equipment in the manufacturing area to confirm operational status. Work is performed in aseptic or non-aseptic environments. Perform process tests and participate in qualification and validation activities as required. Responsibilities: • Inspect manufacturing equipment to monitor that performance is within parameters. • Clean and sterilize equipment for manufacturing use. • Monitor manufacturing processes using electronic or manual systems and elevate any deviation that could impact the operations to address accordingly. • Sample collection and processing as required by the process. • Conduct equipment and facility inspections and advise of situations that affect operating and environmental conditions. • Receive, inspect and verify materials availability to be used for production. • Document, audit and timely correct manufacturing electronic or paper batch record discrepancies. Document process and equipment status in the area electronic or manual records. • Audit documentation of operational activities and document discrepancies using computerized or manual systems. • Strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accurately complete process-associated documentation. • Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management, occupational health and safety (EHS) systems and promote continuous improvement. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties. • Associate Degree in Science, Mechanics, Electricity, Instrumentation or related field. • No previous experience required. • Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques. • Basic knowledge of computerized systems such as Delta V, MES and SAP preferred. • Basic mechanical and mathematical skills. • Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish. 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

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