2023 Experiential Internship - Discovery Research (California)
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IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY DISCOVERY RESEARCH INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
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’s Experiential Interns.
Oncology is a key therapeutic area for AbbVie, with a portfolio consisting of three marketed products: Imbruvica, Venclexta, and Empliciti, and a pipeline containing multiple promising new molecules. These new molecules are being studied in nearly 200 clinical trials in 19 different types of cancer. AbbVie has more than 1,000 scientists, clinicians, and product developers with strong entrepreneurial roots dedicated to this research. They combine their expertise in immuno-oncology, stem cells, and cell-signaling with their knowledge of bispecific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and covalent-inhibitor technologies to discover and develop novel cancer treatments.
AbbVie’s Immuno-oncology team is focused on identifying and evaluating novel targets in the field of cancer immunotherapy and contribute to the growing discovery pipeline. The Immuno-Oncology Discovery Research Intern will need to have a solid understanding of immunology and cancer biology. The successful candidate will develop productive collaborations and communications with other groups across scientific disciplines and will be motivated to innovate and succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Design and execute immunological/molecular assays to assess myeloid/T cell function following genetic perturbation using CRISPR/Cas9 or through targeting with small molecule inhibitors/biologics
Analyze and interpret experimental data and summarize key findings to drive critical decision making
Document experimental design and generation of large datasets with attention to detail
Present at group meetings and project team meetings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field
Must be enrolled in university during the internship period
Hands-on experience with primary immune cell culture
Ability to multitask and strong interest in immuno-oncology research
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience performing multicolor flow cytometry (cell surface phenotyping, intracellular cytokine staining) and ELISA
Familiarity with viral or non-viral immune cell editing (e.g. generation of gene KO primary immune cells via CRISPR/Cas9)
Experience performing data analysis with FlowJo, Prism, R/Python, etc. is a plus
BENEFITS AND AMENITIES
Competitive pay
Travel, transportation and lodging support for eligible students
Break rooms stocked with complimentary coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, and cold breakfast items
Onsite café and fitness center
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.
Applicable to California Applicants Only
This range may be modified in the future.
The salary range is: (minimum: $42,075 to maximum: $76,440)
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.