2026 Analytical Development Co-Op

Job Description

Envision spending your summer 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 AbbVie Co-Ops.

Join AbbVie’s Analytical Development team and gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Our team develops and applies analytical methods to ensure drug substance and product quality throughout all stages of development and manufacturing. We are seeking a highly motivated Co-Op to join the Analytical Characterization Group (ACG) within the Analytical Development Department. ACG focuses on providing routine, investigative, and in-depth characterization analyses of AbbVie’s biologics to support product and process development for early-phase, late-phase, and commercial programs using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), spectroscopy and various other biophysical assays.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemical Engineering or other related fields.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027.
• Excellent written communication, oral communication, organization, and multitasking skills.   
• Hardworking and motivated to drive both efficiency and quality.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and appropriate handling of materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with good lab practice to ensure compliance in all laboratory activities. Commit to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Being adaptable to challenges, flexible and able to quickly adjust when the outcome of study deviates from initial design.
• Devotion to continuous learning of new knowledge and technologies.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a team.