2026 Cellular Morphology Profiling Intern (PhD)

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

The Cellular Phenotyping team is developing predictive models that utilize various morphological profiling techniques including Cell Painting and DeepCell to predict a wide range of phenotypes. These models have potential applications across several fields such as optimizing antibody production in manufacturing predicting clinical outcomes to identify responders and non-responders and enhancing discovery methods through the comparison of different cell models. The summer intern will focus on generating morphological data using DeepCell and Cell Painting. The goal is to validate prediction models and assess their robustness by comparing models that incorporate a single data source (either Cell Painting or DeepCell) to those that integrate both data sources. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Data Generation: Use DeepCell and Cell Painting to produce morphological data. 
• Model Testing: Participate in testing and validating predictive models to ensure accuracy and reliability. 
• Documentation and presentations: Record experimental procedures and share results with cross-functional teams.  

Qualifications :

MinimumQualifications 

• Currently enrolled in university pursuing aPhD in Biology Cellular Biology or other related field 
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship  
• Expected graduation datebetween December 2026 July 2027 
• Immunofluorescence and imaging experience required 
• Cell culture experience required 
• Self-motivated team-player and adaptable 
• Excellent communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Exposure to morphology profiling approaches (i.e. Cell Painting) 
• Proficiency in handling analyzing and interpreting high-dimensional datasets is a plus 
• Experience with image analysis software such as Cell Profiler or ImageJ 

Additional Information :

Benefits and Amenities:

• Competitive pay

• Relocation support for eligible students

• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time 

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. 

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