Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 1 month ago
2026 BioCMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control) Drug Substance Intern (PhD)
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry focused on innovative medicines and solutions. The BioCMC Drug Substance Intern will work with a world-class team of scientists, gaining experience in cell line and bioprocess development activities related to early stage 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
Develop and perform molecular techniques for the engineering and characterization of CHO production cell lines
Perform mammalian suspension cell culture and protein separation methodologies to develop robust processes as part of scale up for clinical manufacturing
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 PhD 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
Previous work experience in a laboratory setting required
Preferred
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – Dec 2027
Previous experience with aseptic mammalian suspension cell culture, cell transfections, basic molecular biology skills
Previous experience with protein separation and filtration techniques (ion exchange chromatography, affinity chromatography, etc.)
Data visualization skills are a plus
Effective writer and communicator with ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers
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)
2021 (14)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
Recent News
2025-12-04
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