Product Development Science & Technology Co-Op Masters

2026 Product Development Science & Technology Co‑Op (June - Dec) (Masters)

Join to apply for the 2026 Product Development Science & Technology Co‑Op (June - Dec) (Masters) role at Abb Vie

$58,656.00/yr - $/yr

Abb Vie's mission: Abb Vie is dedicated to discovering and delivering 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 key therapeutic areas—immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care—and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, visit

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, gaining world‑class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. The Product Development, Science and Technology (PDS&T) group supports manufacturing, process characterization, process validation, regulatory submission, and continuous improvement for late‑stage and commercial manufacturing of biological toxins products. This co‑op position is based in Irvine, CA.

The individual will apply scientific and engineering principles to develop robust manufacturing processes.

• Participate in the development and application of model‑driven design of experiments for process development and protein characterization.
• Develop and perform methods such as cell‑based potency assays, differential scanning calorimetry, and surface plasmon resonance to support contamination process studies.
• Conceive and execute scientific research and development to improve platform processes and workflows, building technical expertise and deepening scientific understanding. Modify experimental plans as needed to respond to new data or updated project needs.
• Innovate and implement new experimental protocols to advance the project.
• Stay up to date with scientific literature and state‑of‑the‑art technologies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in other functional areas, especially within the PDS&T group.
• Effectively organize, analyze, and present scientific plans and data to prepare for publications, presentations, patents, and reports.

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master’s in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other related fields.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co‑op.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Must be able to commit to a 6‑month program at PDS&T in Irvine, CA (July – December).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Tracking and understanding of relevant scientific literature and ability to apply a theoretical framework to tackle scientific problems.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong scientific curiosity with a passion for problem‑solving and optimization.
• Experience working with differential scanning calorimetry, circular dichroism, steady‑state fluorescence, time‑resolved fluorescence methods, surface plasmon resonance, etc. for protein characterization.
• Experience working with cell‑based and other in vitro potency assays.

• Competitive pay
• Relocation support for eligible students
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community.
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