2027 Packaging Co-Op (July - Dec)

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Shuttle service

Benefits package

Short-term incentive eligibility

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Packaging Engineering Co-Op to contribute to packaging development and testing on various projects at our North Chicago campus. You will participate in protocol execution, material specs, data mining, and opportunities for sustainability improvements, with housing and shuttle support for eligible students.

The program runs six months, requiring you to return to university after the co-op term, with potential professional development activities and networking across the Global

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Packaging or related field
• Must be returning to university the semester following your Co-Op
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 - June 2029
• Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills
• Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong academic performance

Responsibilities

• Packaging development and testing for new projects
• Test protocol and test execution
• Material identification, selection, and specifications
• Data mining for standardization opportunities
• Sustainability and packaging improvement opportunities
• Coordinate and perform independent and team experiments in laboratory and manufacturing plants

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Packaging or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description
As an AbbVie Packaging Engineering Co-Op, you'll participate in a paid, six-month program working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide. AbbVie’s Global Packaging organization offers you an opportunity to work in a variety of packaging formats and materials. Throughout the duration, there will be developmental and networking activities, along with housing and shuttle services for eligible students. Co-Op's will be expected to work from our North Chicago campus headquartered in north suburban Chicago, at least three days per week, in accordance with company policy.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Packaging development and testing for new projects
• Test protocol and test execution
• Material identification, selection, and specifications
• Data mining for standardization opportunities
• Sustainability and packaging improvement opportunities
• Coordinate and perform independent and team experiments in laboratory and manufacturing plants

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Packaging or related field
• Must be returning to university the semester following your Co-Op
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 - June 2029

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills
• Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong academic performance

Additional Information

• 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.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

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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