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ICompany 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

BioCMC Developmental Sciences Intern Overview

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.

Cell Line Development Scientists work together to develop lifesaving therapies for patients. The Biologics Drug Substance division is a team of scientists driving scientific excellence and process development through innovative solutions. The team is responsible for all Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) cell line and bioprocess development activities for AbbVie's early-stage products.

The BioCMC Developmental Sciences Intern will have the opportunity to learn and work on key aspects of developing fundamental scientific understanding related to AbbVie's projects and processes, including exposure to innovative projects applying advanced gene expression analysis methods to characterize AbbVie's cell lines. A scientifically driven and energetic intern will have the chance to learn from our activities and share his/her expertise in the field of molecular biology, cell biology, and cell culture. Interns will be asked to demonstrate innovation and critical thinking within their project work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Aseptic cell culture

• DNA/RNA extraction and handling

• PCR and RT-PCR amplification using droplet digital PCR

• Collaborate on RNA sequencing ideas and data extrapolation

• Bioinformatics (surveying databases for information and ideas)

• Literature Surveys

• Managing day-to-day lab activities for innovation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields

• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship

• Aseptic cell culture, molecular biology, and PCR experience

• Strong theoretical understanding of Gene Expression analysis methods

• Understanding of primer-probe design and chemistry for PCR amplification

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong problem-solving and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 - June 2027

• Exposure to courses of immunology / biochemistry

• Preferably 2-3 years of lab experience (can include graduate lab experience)

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 café and fitness center

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
• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages 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 benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's 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.

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