About the role#
The Product Development Science & Technology organization leads the optimization, validation, and technical support for therapeutic proteins. Within this group, the Cell Line Development team generates and characterizes stable monoclonal cell lines. This 6-month co-op provides hands-on experience with cell engineering techniques, molecular biology tools, and automation instrumentation. You will contribute to data packages that support the selection of cell lines for manufacturing.
What you'll do#
- Perform cell culture activities including maintenance, transfection, and FACS.
- Characterize cell lines using molecular biology techniques such as ddPCR and sequencing analysis.
- Acquire and analyze experimental data.
- Assist with experimental design and interpret findings.
- Document experiments and activities clearly and accurately.
- Communicate research progress and findings through written reports and oral presentations.
- Collaborate with the Cell Line Development group and other functional areas.
- Troubleshoot equipment and experimental challenges.
- Contribute to lab operations through the 5S program.
- Follow corporate standards for safety, material handling, and GxP compliance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Cell or Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between May 2028 and December 2028.
- Ability to commit to a 6-month program from June to December.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including aseptic technique, transfection, and FACS.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques like DNA and RNA purification, ddPCR, and sequencing analysis.
- Familiarity with expression vector elements and genetic characterization of cells.
- Proficiency with DNA sequence manipulation software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer and Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid co-op.
- Note: This position is for work experience and is not intended to support a thesis.
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company based in North Chicago, Illinois. It researches and manufactures medicines across several therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. The organization operates as a public company with over 59,000 employees. It maintains a presence in various international locations such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, and Costa Rica.
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