2027 Biologics Analytical Development Co-Op (July-Dec)
About The Position
AbbVie PDST Analytical Development supports biologics development through analytical characterization, method development, and scientific investigation of product quality attributes. The team collaborates across functions to generate data and insights that enable process development, product understanding, and regulatory readiness. Co-ops contribute to analytical studies, data analysis, and technology development while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical development environment. This six-month co-op runs from July through December at AbbVie’s site in Waltham, Massachusetts. The co-op supports analytical method development and evaluation, laboratory experiments, data analysis, biologics characterization, and analytical screening workflows. The position collaborates with analytical, process development, and other cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university and pursuing a Master’s degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- Must remain enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op.
- Expected graduation date between May 2028 and December 2028.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory and cross-functional team environment.
- Willingness to learn new analytical techniques and follow established laboratory safety and documentation practices.
- Ability to commit to a six-month program at AbbVie’s Waltham, Massachusetts site from July through December.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, or protein characterization.
- Research experience in analytical chemistry, protein science, or biologics.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and evaluation of analytical methods for biologics characterization, focusing on chromatographic and mass spectrometry-based techniques.
- Perform laboratory experiments, including sample preparation, instrument operation, and data collection, under appropriate guidance.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data to identify trends, differences across process conditions, and potential product quality attributes.
- Support characterization of ADCs or other complex biologic molecules using techniques such as LC-MS and related analytical platforms.
- Assist with developing efficient analytical screening workflows to support process development and sample comparison.
- Organize, visualize, and summarize analytical results for technical discussions, presentations, and project updates.
- Collaborate with analytical, process development, and other cross-functional teams to support project objectives.
- Maintain accurate experimental records and follow established laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Relocation support for eligible students.
- Select wellness benefits.
- Paid holiday and sick time.
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Career Level
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