2027 Validation Engineering Co-Op (Jan-July) (Undergraduate)
About The Position
The Validation Engineering Co-Op is a six-month, in-person role in the Quality Assurance Validation department at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, from January through July 2027. The department is responsible for plant validation of validated systems, including equipment and processes, risk and design, and change-control compliance. It aligns validation and related functions, such as engineering and risk management, with Global Quality Systems. The co-op supports planning and execution of validation tasks across manufacturing and/or Quality Control (QC), working closely with the quality organization and collaborating with external engineering and QC departments. The role includes implementing the Validation Master Plan and drafting and executing validation plans and protocols in compliance with cGMP practices. It also supports investigations of validation failures, ensuring they are thorough and accurately documented.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Must remain enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Able to commit to a six-month, in-person co-op from January through July at AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Organization, attention to detail, communication, self-starter mindset, ability to ask questions, and time management skills.
- Experience working with Microsoft Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Equipment-based or instrumentation/installation project exposure.
Responsibilities
- Support planning and execution of tasks within the QA Validation department.
- Execute tasks required to implement the Validation Master Plan.
- Participate with external engineering and QC departments in new installations, system modifications, and decommissioning.
- Draft and execute validation plans and protocols in compliance with cGMP practices.
- Ensure investigations of validation failures are completed thoroughly and documented accurately.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Relocation support for eligible students.
- Select wellness benefits.
- Paid holiday and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
