2027 Product Development, Science, and Technology Intern (Undergraduate)

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Relocation support

Wellness benefits

Paid holidays / sick time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a motivated summer intern in analytical chemistry to develop methods for late-stage and commercial small-molecule assets. You will work with HPLC, NIR/Raman, MS and peptide mapping, performing method development, instrument setup, sample prep and data-driven optimization.

The role requires wet-lab experience, collaboration across teams, and strong communication. Relocation support and competitive pay are offered for this location in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Currently a university student pursuing a BS in chemistry or related field.
• Must be enrolled for at least one semester after internship.
• Expected graduation between Dec 2027 – Jun 2028.
• Hands-on wet lab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel analytical methods and evaluate accuracy, precision and robustness.
• Interpret mass spectral data and build calibration models as needed.
• Support development of platform methods for peptide mapping and MS/MS-based analyses.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC

Mass Spectrometry

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC equipment

MS/MS

Spectroscopy

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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.

We are seeking a motivated summer intern with experience in analytical chemistry to develop new analytical methods for late-stage and commercial small-molecule assets. This role will center on using analytical technologies including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), rapid spectroscopy (NIR/Raman), mass spectrometry (MS, MS/MS) and peptide mapping. The intern will work on method development, instrument setup, sample preparation, data collection, and method optimization using a vast array of modern analytical instruments and analysis platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and modern analytical techniques and data analysis.

Key responsibilities including:

• Developing novel analytical methods and evaluating method accuracy, precision sensitivity, robustness, etc.; Comparing methods across multiple instruments and platforms to determine the best fit for the intended application
• Interpreting mass spectral data using appropriate software and data analysis workflows; Building chemometrics calibration model as appropriate
• Supporting development of platform methods for peptide mapping and MS/MS based quantitative analysis of biologics and peptide-based drugs

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing aBSin chemistry or other related field
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
• Expected graduation datebetween December 2027 – June 2028.
• Hands-on wet lab experience is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with common analytical techniques, including IR/Raman spectroscopy, HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, etc.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally
• Strong writing and communication skills

Benefits and Amenities

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

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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