2027 Formulation Sciences Intern (PhD)
About The Position
AbbVie’s Pharmaceutical Technology team within Product Development, Science, and Technology (PDS&T) is seeking a PhD intern to support late-stage formulation development for a solid oral dosage form. The internship focuses on investigating compatibility between common solid oral excipients and chemical stability. Working alongside formulation scientists and analytical chemists, the intern will characterize these interactions and help define strategies for robust, high-quality drug product formulations. The intern will present findings to department leadership and may contribute to an external conference poster or publication.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- Must remain enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong attention to detail and laboratory safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework exposure to formulation science, pharmaceutics, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, or physical chemistry.
- Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as HPLC, LC/MS, or UV/Vis spectroscopy.
- Familiarity with solid oral dosage form development.
Responsibilities
- Investigate the mechanism of excipient degradation in the presence of pH modifiers using analytical techniques such as HPLC, titration, and colorimetric methods.
- Collaborate on LC/MS analysis to identify and characterize leachable degradants and assess implications for stabilizing the drug substance in the formulation.
- Evaluate degradation kinetics under varying temperature and relative humidity conditions.
- Assess potential mitigation strategies, including formulation and process variables.
- Summarize experimental results and present findings and recommendations to the project team and department.
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 leave.
- 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
