2026 Biologics Analytical Research & Development Intern (PhD) jobs in United States
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AbbVie · 2 weeks ago

2026 Biologics Analytical Research & Development Intern (PhD)

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

AbbVie is a pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines to address serious health issues. The 2026 Biologics Analytical Research & Development Intern will work with a team of scientists to develop analytical techniques for therapeutic proteins and contribute to the understanding of AbbVie's projects and processes.

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Responsibilities

Develop chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and/or biophysical techniques for the characterization of therapeutic proteins
Optimize specialized protein separation techniques to enable the analysis of product quality attributes of interest
Troubleshoot equipment and experimental problems
Perform analytical tests to characterize the structure of therapeutic proteins, including antibody drug conjugates
Compile and assess analytical data to prepare reports or manuscripts for the study

Qualification

Protein ChemistryAnalytical ChemistryChromatography techniquesMass spectrometryBiophysical techniquesData visualizationEffective communicationAttention to detailProblem solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or other related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship

Preferred

Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
Exposure to protein separation techniques (ion exchange chromatography, reverse-phase liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, etc.)
Previous work experience in a laboratory setting and basic pipetting skills required
Data visualization skills are a plus
Effective writer and communicator with ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers
High attention to detail, creativity in problem solving, strong interpersonal 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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2025 (273)
2024 (190)
2023 (225)
2022 (284)
2021 (186)
2020 (186)

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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