Biologics Drug Substance Intern

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 Interns.  

The Biologics Drug Substance organization is a world-class team of scientists that not only drive scientific excellence and process development through innovative solutions, but are also responsible for all Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) cell line and bioprocess development activities related to the development of AbbVie's early- and late-stage products. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and work on key aspects of developing fundamental scientific understanding as it relates to AbbVie projects and processes. 

This internship will be based in South San Francisco, CA.  

Key responsibilities may include: 

• Advance innovation initiatives aimed at improving timelines and outcomes for cell line, mammalian cell culture, and protein therapeutic purification development. 
• Perform protein separation and membrane filtration methodologies to develop robust processes as part of scale up for clinical manufacturing. 
• Develop and implement lab automation and mechanistic modeling in downstream unit operations. 
• Troubleshoot equipment and experimental problems. 
• Compile and assess data to prepare reports or manuscripts for the study.  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications  

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or other related field. 
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship. 
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027.  
• Previous work experience in a laboratory setting required. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Previous experience with protein purification, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, and basic molecular biology skills. 
• Previous experience with protein separation and filtration techniques (ion exchange chromatography, affinity chromatography, etc.) 
• Data visualization, automation, and modeling skills are a plus. 
• Effective writer and communicator with ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers. 
• High attention to detail, creativity in problem solving, strong interpersonal skills.