Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 2 months ago
2026 Tissue Material Science Intern (Master's)
Irvine, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions. The Tissue Material Science Intern will support the development of in vitro models for evaluating medical aesthetic products and assist in the development of preclinical assays for implantable medical devices.
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Responsibilities
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
Develops algorithms for analysis of histology results (IHC and ISH) using visiopharm
Supports the execution of in vitro and animal studies to advance the development of implantable medical devices, as needed
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing Master's Degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or other related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Hands on experience with mammalian cell culture and in vitro assays (such as Western Blot, ELISA, or PCR)
Preferred
Knowledge of computer programing, IHC image analysis, scRNAseq data analysis
Knowledge of skin biology and/or wound healing
Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments, providing suggestions for additional experiments, including design and development of new assays, prototypes and methods under supervision
Experience with mechanical testing and/or tissue biomechanics
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including statistical analysis
Self-motivated; 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 in vivo preclinical studies
Benefits
Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
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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2024 (1)
2023 (1)
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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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