2026 Analytical Development Co-Op (Jun-Dec) (Masters)

Role Summary

Join AbbVie’s Analytical Development team as a Co-Op in the Analytical Characterization Group (ACG). You will gain hands-on experience applying analytical methods to ensure drug substance and product quality across development and manufacturing, using LC-MS, spectroscopy, and various biophysical assays.

Responsibilities

• Build and validate targeted mass spectrometry assays for small molecules in cell culture media.
• Establish and document targeted LC-MS workflows and a metabolite library.
• Optimize, organize, and analyze experimental data for process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with Cell Culture Development to deploy established methods that support ongoing cell culture initiatives.
• Generate and communicate precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner.
• Organize and document experiments and results in an electronic laboratory notebook.

Qualifications

• Required: Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemical Engineering or other related fields.
• Required: Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op.
• Required: Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027.
• Required: Excellent written communication, oral communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Required: Hardworking and motivated to drive both efficiency and quality.
• Required: Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and appropriate handling of materials.
• Preferred: Familiarity with good lab practice to ensure compliance in all laboratory activities. Commit to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Preferred: Being adaptable to challenges, flexible and able to quickly adjust when the outcome of study deviates from initial design.
• Preferred: Devotion to continuous learning of new knowledge and technologies.
• Preferred: Effective communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a team.