Analytical Development CoOp JunDec Masters

Company Description

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit

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 Abb Vie Co‑Ops.

Join Abb Vie’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 Abb Vie’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.

• 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.

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, 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.

• 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.

• Competitive pay
• Relocation support for eligible students
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
• Compensation range based on job grade and location may be modified in the future.

Abb Vie 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,  to learn more: