2026 Process Chemistry Intern (PhD)

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns. This internship opportunity is in the Process Chemistry group which plays a key role in developing transformative technologies that can launch new manufacturing strategies as part of AbbVie's infrastructure. Under the supervision of a senior scientist, the intern will focus on advancing AbbVie's AI goals by utilizing state of the art HTE technology, enabling active learning and the development of new generation AI reactivity models for process critical reactions.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Chemistry or other related fields.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
• Developed skills in synthetic chemistry.
• Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments, including analytical methods (HPLC, NMR).

Nice To Haves

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 - July 2027.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including analysis and providing suggestions for additional experiments, including design and development of new assays.
• Self-motivated; ability to execute with limited supervision and direction.
• Can work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot experiments, operate laboratory reactors, and identify and solve elementary problems in experimental designs.
• Programming experience (Python or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of high-throughput experiments using automation technology.
• Characterization and analysis of experimental results.
• Curation of datasets for use in AI/ML applications.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree