6-Month Automation & Spectroscopy Co-Op: Cell Culture

AbbVie; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Relocation support for eligible

Select wellness benefits and paid holi

Job summary

AbbVie in Worcester, MA seeks a graduate co‑op to join Cell Culture Development and Automation. You will help couple spectroscopy with automated robotics, enabling rapid, at‑line characterization of cell‑culture quality and metabolites.

Responsibilities include building labware with 3D printing, developing automated sample handling methods, and analyzing spectral data to support process development teams. Requires related master’s study and 6‑month commitment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in a relevant field and able to participate in a 6‑month co‑op.
• Expected graduation May 2028 – Dec 2028.
• Aseptic techniques with CHO cell culture in a biosafety cabinet.
• Knowledge of optical spectroscopy (Raman, fluorescence, absorbance).
• Background in biology/biochemistry and cell metabolism related to CHO culture.
• Willingness to commit to Worcester, MA site June–December.
• Familiarity with Python/Visual Basic/C/C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist integration of spectroscopy with automated liquid handling for high‑throughput spectral data.
• Design and 3D print custom labware to support automated sampling and measurement.
• Develop and troubleshoot automated liquid handling methods and workflows.
• Perform aseptic cell culture techniques on CHO lines for experiments.
• Analyze Raman and process data; apply chemometrics to model metabolites and product quality.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Optical spectroscopy

Biology & biochemistry

Programming basics

Education

Master’s in Chemical Eng./Biochemical Eng./Bioengineering/Chemistry

Tools

3D printing

Raman spectroscopy equipment

Biosafety cabinet

Job description

AbbVie in Worcester, MA seeks a graduate co‑op to join Cell Culture Development and Automation. You will help couple spectroscopy with automated robotics, enabling rapid, at‑line characterization of cell‑culture quality and metabolites.

Responsibilities include building labware with 3D printing, developing automated sample handling methods, and analyzing spectral data to support process development teams. Requires related master’s study and 6‑month commitment.