AbbVie · 2 weeks ago
2026 Combination Products, Aesthetics, and Devices Intern (PDS&T)
North Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions. The Combination Products, Aesthetics, and Devices Intern will support product development by analyzing filler products, optimizing manufacturing processes, and conducting experimental studies related to aesthetic applications.
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Responsibilities
Analyze a range of Filler products and assess key scientific characteristics, including similarities and differences across internal and external product lines
Compare manufacturing processes of filler products such as HArmonyCa, Juvéderm, Trepoelastin, and natural occurring amine (NOA) to optimize manufacturing efficiency
Investigate polymeric gel cross-linking and degradation, product morphology, and polymer rheology related to gel manufacturing processes—with and without biocompatible fillers
Apply knowledge in hydrogel-based biomaterials, specifically hyaluronic acid (HA) and calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHAp) beads, to characterize products for aesthetic applications
Support process development, material characterization, technical investigations, robustness improvements, and innovation in manufacturing
Employ materials science and engineering principles to advance product development and assess polymeric materials
Design and conduct experimental studies, analyze data, summarize results, and present findings to stakeholders
Leverage expertise in filled bioinorganic particles and their impact on cross-linking and gel degradation mechanisms
Characterize rheological properties including storage and loss modulus, and viscosity, using rheometer data analysis
Assess and understand filler surface chemistry, pH, morphology, and interactions with polymeric matrices
Demonstrate initiative and creativity throughout research and development projects
Develop, execute, and document laboratory work, drawing conclusions and identifying deviations for continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Enrolled currently in university, pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or other related fields
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Experience in material science, polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, and related fields
Understanding of hydrogels, rheology, morphology, crosslinking, degradation, and Hyaluronic acid
Knowledge of analytical techniques and data science applied to research and development
Preferred
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated leadership and adaptability
Effective problem-solving and time management abilities
Experience working with research and development teams
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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