2026 Synthetic Chemistry Intern (PDS&T) (PhD) jobs in United States
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AbbVie · 8 hours ago

2026 Synthetic Chemistry Intern (PDS&T) (PhD)

positionNorth Chicago, IL
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 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

Synthetic organic chemistryReaction developmentTransition metal catalysisEnantioselective transformationsAnalytical techniquesHigh-throughput experimentationData analysisAir-free chemistryGlovebox handlingTransition metal-mediated reactionsCollaboration skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving skills

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

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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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