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2026 BioCMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control) Drug Substance Intern (PhD)
2026 BioCMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control) Drug Substance Intern (PhD)BioSpace, Inc. • South San Francisco, CA, United States
2026 BioCMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control) Drug Substance Intern (PhD)

2026 BioCMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control) Drug Substance Intern (PhD)

BioSpace, Inc. • South San Francisco, CA, United States
1 day ago
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  • Full-time
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Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .

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 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.
  • Develop and perform molecular techniques for the engineering and characterization of CHO production cell lines.
  • Perform mammalian suspension cell culture and protein separation methodologies to develop robust processes as part of scale up for clinical manufacturing.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and experimental problems.
  • Compile and assess data to prepare reports or manuscripts for the study.

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications

  • Currently enrolled in university, pursuing aPhDin Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or other related field.
  • Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
  • Previous work experience in a laboratory setting required.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 Dec 2027.
  • Previous experience with aseptic mammalian suspension cell culture, cell transfections, basic molecular biology skills.
  • Previous experience with protein separation and filtration techniques (ion exchange chromatography, affinity chromatography, etc.)
  • Data visualization skills are a plus.
  • Effective writer and communicator with ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
  • Additional Information

    Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law :

    Benefits and Amenities :

  • Competitive pay
  • Relocation support for eligible students
  • Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
  • Break rooms stocked with complimentary coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, and cold breakfast items.
  • Onsite caf and fitness center.
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

    Note : No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

    AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

    US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit

    US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more :

    Company

    AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas : immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

    Stock Symbol : ABBV

    Stock Exchange : NYSE

    Company info

    Website Phone 1-800-255-5162 Location 1 North Waukegan Road

    North Chicago

    Illinois

    60064

    United States

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