AbbVie · 11 hours ago
2026 Small Molecule Process Chemistry Intern (PhD)
North Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines. They are seeking a PhD intern to work within the Small Molecule Process Chemistry group, where the intern will design and validate a high throughput experimentation screening platform for Lewis Acid mediated coupling reactions.
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Responsibilities
Identify suitable technologies and optimize plate preparation for LA HTE
Leverage literature and LA library to design and prepare LA HTE screening plates
Validate plate preparation using pipeline relevant coupling reactions paired with advanced analytical techniques
Utilize HTE data to identify generalizable LA mediated coupling conditions for pipeline application and external publication
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in organic synthesis (methods, total synthesis or other related fields)
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Exposure to catalysis and/or transition metal cross-coupling
Preferred
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027
Exposure to high throughput experimentation
Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments, providing suggestions for additional experiments, including design and development of new assays
Ability to navigate organic chemistry literature to enable hypothesis driven experimental design
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including analysis
Self-motivated; ability to execute with limited supervision and direction
Can work independently, with mentorship or as part of a team
Ability to independently troubleshoot experiments, operate laboratory reactors, and identify and solve elementary problems in experimental designs
Benefits
Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
Founded in 2013
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
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