AbbVie · 10 hours ago
2026 Synthetic Chemistry Intern (PDS&T) (PhD)
North Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines. They are seeking a motivated PhD intern to develop next-generation chemical processes for small-molecule assets, focusing on high-throughput experimentation and collaborative efforts in process improvements.
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Responsibilities
High-throughput experimentation and reaction screening
High-throughput data collection and analysis
Mechanistic analysis of organic reactions
Collaborative experimentation between colleagues in PDS&T and Development Sciences
Reaction design, planning, and scale up
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in synthetic chemistry or another related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Experience in organic synthesis and in the discovery and optimization of chemical reactions
Experience with transition metal catalysis and related reaction development
Experience with common analytical techniques such as NMR and HPLC
Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally
Strong writing and communication skills
Problem solving skills
Preferred
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027
Experience with high-throughput experimentation and data analysis
Experience with air-free chemistry and glovebox handling
Experience with developing transition metal-mediated reactions
Experience with enantioselective catalysis
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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