2027 PDS&T Cell Line Development Co-Op (June - Dec)
About The Position
The Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T) Co-Op program offers students meaningful, business-driven projects with an impact on AbbVie’s business and patients. This co-op provides work experience and is not intended to support a thesis. The position is in the Bioprocess Development & Launch department at AbbVie’s Worcester, Massachusetts location and requires a six-month commitment from June through December 2027. The Cell Line Development group generates and characterizes stable monoclonal cell lines using manual and automated processes. Using cell engineering techniques, molecular biology tools, and automation instrumentation, the group engineers transgenic expression vectors, evaluates cell line performance, and conducts genetic characterization to support selection of cell lines for manufacturing. The co-op will contribute to these activities and to the operation of the Cell Line Development laboratories.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university and pursuing a master’s degree in Cell/Molecular Biology or a related field.
- Must remain enrolled in university at the time of the co-op.
- Able to commit to a six-month program at AbbVie’s Worcester, Massachusetts location from June through December 2027.
- Expected graduation date between May 2028 and December 2028.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including aseptic technique, culture maintenance, transfection, and FACS.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques, including DNA and RNA purification, PCR-based assays such as ddPCR, and sequencing analysis.
- Experience with DNA sequence manipulation software and common software packages such as Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with expression vector elements.
- Experience with genetic characterization of cells.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to build relationships with peers and cross-functional team members.
- Strong planning, multitasking, organization, time management, and project management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Collaborative and proactive attitude, scientific curiosity, work ethic, and attention to detail.
- Track record of teamwork, adaptability, creativity, initiative, and integrity.
- Desire to learn and execute scientific experiments.
Responsibilities
- Perform cell culture activities, including culture maintenance, transfection, and FACS.
- Characterize cell lines using molecular biology techniques, including ddPCR and sequencing analysis.
- Acquire and analyze data.
- Assist with experimental design and data interpretation.
- Create and maintain detailed, accurate, and clear documentation of experiments and activities.
- Communicate research progress, plans, and findings through concise written materials and oral presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Cell Line Development and across functional areas of the Bioprocess Development and Launch department.
- Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory.
- Demonstrate scientific initiative and creative thinking to achieve project goals and contribute to team performance while maintaining scientific rigor.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and experimental challenges.
- Contribute to effective laboratory operation through the 5S program.
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards for conduct, safety, material handling, and GxP compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Housing support for eligible students.
- Select wellness benefits.
- Paid holiday and sick time.
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Career Level
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