2026 Biologics Drug Product Development Intern (PhD) jobs in United States
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AbbVie · 13 hours ago

2026 Biologics Drug Product Development Intern (PhD)

positionSouth San Francisco, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$59K/yr - $100K/yr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

AbbVie is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines. They are seeking a Biologics Drug Product Development Intern to focus on improving the colloidal stability of high concentration drug products through experimental design and analysis.

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Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to understand liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) behavior and evaluate the impact of various excipients on colloidal stability in biologics formulations
Prepare and characterize biologic drug product formulations using various assays (visual appearance, subvisible particles, protein content, SEC-HPLC, and others)
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to understand the mechanisms of phase separation and stabilization
Document experimental design, execution, and results in electronic lab notebook
Develop recommendations for formulation composition and process changes to mitigate LLPS
Share findings in technical presentation and technical report

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldLaboratory work experienceProtein characterization techniquesColloid science researchProblem-solving skillsWritten communication skillsOral communication skills

Required

Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Previous experience with laboratory work, preferably in a research setting

Preferred

Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027
Exposure to protein characterization techniques
Research experience related to colloid science
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time

Company

AbbVie

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AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
dateFounded in 2013
location
North Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.abbvie.com

H1B Sponsorship

AbbVie has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15B
2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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