Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 1 month ago
2026 BioCMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control) Drug Substance Intern (Master's)
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines. The intern will work with the Biologics Drug Substance organization, gaining experience in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) while contributing to scientific excellence and process development related to AbbVie's products.
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Responsibilities
Advance innovation initiatives aimed at improving timelines and outcomes for cell line, mammalian cell culture, and protein therapeutic purification development
Perform protein separation and membrane filtration methodologies to develop robust processes as part of scale up for clinical manufacturing
Develop and implement lab automation and mechanistic modeling in downstream unit operations
Troubleshoot equipment and experimental problems
Compile and assess data to prepare reports or manuscripts for the study
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or other related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
Previous work experience in a laboratory setting required
Preferred
Previous experience with protein purification, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, and basic molecular biology skills
Previous experience with protein separation and filtration techniques (ion exchange chromatography, affinity chromatography, etc.)
Data visualization, automation, and modeling skills are a plus
Effective writer and communicator with ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers
High attention to detail, creativity in problem solving, strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Break rooms stocked with complimentary coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, and cold breakfast items.
Onsite café and fitness center.
Company
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2022 (16)
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2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
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2025-12-04
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