2027 Synthetic Chemistry Intern (PhD)

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Relocation support for eligible الطلاب

Select wellness benefits

Paid holidays / sick time

Job summary

AbbVie invites motivated students to join a summer Synthetic Chemistry Internship, where you will develop next-generation processes for late-stage and commercial small-molecule assets. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration between Product Development, Science & Technology, and Process Chemistry, with exposure to modern reaction monitoring and analysis platforms.

You will plan, execute, and analyze experiments spanning microgram to decagram scales, gaining world-class experience in a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university pursuing a PhD in Synthetic Chemistry or related field.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
• Experience in the discovery and optimization of chemical reactions.
• Experience with common analytical techniques used in organic synthesis such as NMR and HPLC.

Responsibilities

• High-throughput experimentation and reaction screening
• High-throughput data collection and analysis
• Mechanistic analysis of organic reactions
• Collaborative experimentation between colleagues in PDS&T and Development Sciences
• Reaction design, planning, and scale up

Education

PhD in Synthetic Chemistry

Job description

• Campus Sub Function: Science & Technology (S&T)
• Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
• Compensation: USD 58,656 - USD 103,500 - yearly

Company 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.

Job Description

Synthetic Chemistry Internship Overview

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 synthetic organic chemistry and reaction development to develop next-generation chemical processes for late-stage and commercial small-molecule assets. This role will center on a collaborative effort between Product Development, Science, and Technology (PDS&T) and Process Chemistry in the development of process improvements to commercial processes. The intern will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing the results of experiments spanning reaction scales from microgram to decagram using a vast array of modern scientific reaction monitoring and analysis platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• High-throughput experimentation and reaction screening
• High-throughput data collection and analysis
• Mechanistic analysis of organic reactions
• Collaborative experimentation between colleagues in PDS&T and Development Sciences
• Reaction design, planning, and scale up

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing aPhDin Synthetic Chemistry or other related field
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
• Experience in the discovery and optimization of chemical reactions
• Experience with common analytical techniques used in organic synthesis such as NMR and HPLC

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with air-free chemistry and glovebox handling
• Experience with developing transition metal-mediated reactions
• Experience with enantioselective catalysis
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally
• Strong writing and communication skills

Additional Information

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 orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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.