2026 Knowledge Management QC Onboarding Co-op (Jun- Dec)

AbbVie Inc; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Worcester seeks a Training and Qualification Co-Op to develop training materials and conduct training sessions in the Quality Control department. This role requires a university student in chemistry, biology, or related fields, with expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027. Candidates should have strong communication, time management, and public speaking skills, and will gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Relocation support

Wellness benefits

Paid holiday/sick time

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions for QCA/QCM personnel.
• Develop and update Job-Specific Training Manuals (JSTMs).
• Qualify new QCA/QCM personnel.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related field

Job description

Overview

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 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 AbbVie Co-Ops.

As a Training and Qualification Co-Op, you will have the opportunity to support key training initiatives within the Quality Control Analysis (QCA) and Quality Control Management (QCM) departments. This position will involve developing Job-Specific Training Manuals (JSTMs), qualifying and re-qualifying QCA/QCM personnel, and coordinating training sessions to ensure compliance and skill advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions for QCA/QCM personnel
• Develop and update Job-Specific Training Manuals (JSTMs)
• Qualify new QCA/QCM personnel and oversee their progression
• Manage the re-qualification program for existing personnel
• Schedule and coordinate training sessions and re-qualification activities
• Interact with various teams to ensure training programs meet departmental needs
• Present information effectively to groups and adapt teaching styles to suit diverse audiences

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, adult learning / education or other related field
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to chemistry, biology, or education-focused curriculum
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort with public speaking
• Time management
• Project management

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.

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