2025 Quality Control Technical Writer Co-Op (June - December) - AbbVie

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Quality Control Technical Writer Co-Op Overview

Envision 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’s Co-Ops.  

The Quality Control department is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of our products as demonstrated through analytical and microbial testing prior to release of drug substance monoclonal antibodies to drug product final fill facilities.  QC is a large and diverse department with responsibilities spanning a vast range of expertise such as testing, data analysis, equipment validation and maintenance, product stability assessments, test method validations, test method improvements and technical writing.   QC supports all projects that are manufactured at the facility as well as other products manufactured at other AbbVie sites with product stages ranging from first in human through commercialization, all performed with the highest quality standards that follow and exceed cGMP regulatory requirements. 

As a Co-op, your role will be focused on technical writing that spans several technologies such as HPLC, ELISA and microbiology.  Test method authoring will focus on human error reduction as well as operational excellence improvements to streamline testing and documentation practices.  Microbial data analysis and trend report authoring will also be part of the role.  At the end of the co-op period, a technical report/presentation will be performed

Location: 100 Research Drive, Worcester, MA

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Strong technical writing skills to author test methods, worksheets and reports.
• Cross functional communication within Quality Control laboratories and external AbbVie groups.
• Working knowledge of ELISA, HPLC, CE-SDS and/or icIEF Technologies.
• Maintain high level of productivity in the lab.
• Write technical reports for trending of micro data.
• Work efficiently and cooperatively toward project timelines and goals.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s or in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or other related fields.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the Co-op.
• Expected graduation date between May 2026 – May 2027.
• Must be able to commit to a 6-month program at AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC) in Worcester, MA (June / July - December).   
• Previous experience in a wet lab setting with knowledge of safe lab behaviors and protocols, and proper documentation policies.
• Ability to manage, organize, and interpret large data sets with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and integrate scientific literature and data to propose new ideas.
• Strong technical communication skills include verbal, written, and scientific data presentation.
• Proficient in basic office tools such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.

Benefits and Amenities

• Competitive pay
• Travel and lodging support for eligible students  

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

• 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, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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