2026 Validation Engineering Co-Op (Jul - Dec)

Role Summary

Envision working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie’s Co-Ops. The Quality Assurance Validation department is responsible for plant validation including validated system (Equipment/Process), risk/design and change control compliance. Our team ensures alignment with Global Quality Systems for validation and related functions, e.g. engineering, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Execute task as required to implement the Validation Master Plan
• Participate with external engineering and QC departments on new installations, system modifications and decommissioning
• Draft and execute validation plans, and validation protocols in compliance with cGMP practices
• Ensures investigations of validation failures are completed thoroughly and documented accurately

Qualifications

• Required: Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor's in engineering or other related field
• Required: Must be enrolled in school at the time of the Co-Op
• Required: Must be able to commit to a 6-month program at AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC) in Worcester, MA (July - December)
• Required: Expected graduation date between December 2026 - June 2028

• Preferred: Major in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering a plus
• Preferred: Organization, attention to detail, communication, self-starter, ability to ask questions, time management, etc.
• Preferred: Equipment-based or instrumentation / installation project exposure a plus
• Preferred: Experience working in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint