2027 Drug Substance Engineering Intern (PhD)
About The Position
The Drug Substance Engineering Intern will work within Product Development, Science, and Technology (PDS&T) to help establish a systematic approach for understanding how powder physical properties affect feeding performance in micronization processes. The work addresses gaps in understanding feed-rate control for poorly flowing materials. Micronization processes such as pin milling and jet milling are critical to API manufacturing and help ensure downstream critical quality attributes. The internship includes experimental characterization of powder properties, evaluation of micronization techniques and feed mechanisms, analysis of process-performance data, development and verification of computational models, and presentation of findings to departmental and cross-functional audiences. The position is part of AbbVie’s 2027 Intern Program.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university and pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
- Must remain enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to comminution processes.
- Experience with physical characterization techniques, including flowability, adhesion, cohesion, bulk density, and laser diffraction particle size determination.
- Proficiency in computational modeling techniques such as fluid dynamics or the discrete element method.
Responsibilities
- Conduct experimental studies to understand and characterize powder properties.
- Evaluate the performance of micronization techniques, including jet milling and pin milling, with various feed mechanisms.
- Analyze data and trends to identify signatures for process performance.
- Develop and verify computational models.
- Summarize and present findings in departmental and cross-functional settings.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Relocation support for eligible students.
- Select wellness benefits and paid holiday and sick time.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
