AbbVie · 9 hours ago
2026 Electrochemical Reaction Engineering Intern (PhD)
North Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering innovative medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The internship focuses on R&D Process Engineering within the Center for Reaction Engineering, where the intern will conduct experiments related to electrochemical disulfide reduction and collaborate with a cross-functional team.
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Responsibilities
Conduct screening and optimization experiments for electrochemical reaction design
Analyze data to determine optimal reaction configuration
Investigate reaction transferability and optimal conditions between small molecules and biologics
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
Learns fast, grasps the “essence,” and can change course quickly where indicated
Communicate cross-functionally with chemists and chemical engineers to understand and impact key project deliverables
Summarize and present findings at end of program
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
The candidate is required to possess effective oral and written communication skills and be a strong team player
Preferred
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027
Strong background in electrochemistry/electrocatalysis
Experience with laboratory experiments and electrochemical characterization techniques (EIS, CV, CA, etc.) and/or electrochemical reactor design
Exposure to HPLC or other general process analytical tools
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
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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