About the role#
This is a paid, full-time co-op position based on-site in Worcester, Massachusetts. You will work with the Quality Assurance Validation department for a 6-month term during the Winter and Summer of 2027. The role focuses on plant validation, including equipment and process systems, risk design, and change control compliance.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning and execution of tasks within the QA Validation department.
- Assist various manufacturing and Quality Control areas.
- Collaborate with engineering and Quality Control teams on new installations, system modifications, and equipment decommissioning.
- Draft and execute validation protocols following cGMP practices.
- Implement tasks required by the Validation Master Plan.
- Conduct thorough investigations of validation failures and ensure accurate documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program for Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Enrollment in university for at least one semester following the co-op.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
- Ability to work as a self-starter who communicates well and asks questions.
- Experience with equipment, instrumentation, or installation projects is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Summer 2027.
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company based in North Chicago, Illinois. It researches and manufactures medicines across several therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. The organization operates as a public company with over 59,000 employees. It maintains a presence in various international locations such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, and Costa Rica.
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