2025 Tissue Material Sciences Intern - Biomedical Engineering

Tissue Material Science Internship Overview

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders all while gaining worldclass experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns.

This internship opportunity is in the Tissue Material Sciences group which supports the preclinical development and differentiation of implantable biomaterials in support of Allergan Aesthetics Medical Device franchises. Under supervision of a senior scientist in the group the individual will primarily support the development of in vitro models (cellbased and/or tissue explant) for use in the evaluation of medical aesthetic products. The individual may also support the development and of in vivo models for evaluating biomaterial/tissue interactions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develops and/or applies biological and engineering principles to support the development of new preclinical assays for evaluating the performance of implantable medical devices.
• Develops and performs experimental designs protocols and reports to demonstrate assay feasibility.
• Supports the of in vitro and animal studies to advance the development of implantable medical devices as needed.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in university pursuing Masters Degree in Biology Biomedical Engineering or other related field
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with biomechanical testing (testing of biological samples using Instron or other material testing systems)
• Experience with cell culture and cellbased assays.
• Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments providing suggestions for additional experiments including design and development of new assays prototypes and methods under supervision
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problemsolving skills including analysis
• Selfmotivated; ability to execute with limited supervision and direction. Can work independently or part of a team
• Troubleshoot experiments identify and solve elementary problems in experimental designs including laboratory experimentation.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques experimentation efficiency improve protocols processes and equipment
• Support data generation for preclinical studies
• Proficient in required software including Microsoft Office Suite: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook

Benefits and Amenities

• Competitive pay
• Relocation support for eligible students
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
• Opportunity to connect with Abbvie leaders and scientists.
• Exposure to Allergan Aesthetics portfolio and Medical Device Design control

Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• 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.

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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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 serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected group status.

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