Synthetic Chemistry Intern (PhD)

11w2 months ago

AbbVie

North Chicago, US · Internship · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

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. The company strives to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns. The 2026 Synthetic Chemistry Intern role focuses on synthetic organic chemistry.

AbbVie seeks a motivated PhD intern with experience in synthetic organic chemistry and reaction development. The intern will develop next-generation chemical processes for late-stage and commercial small-molecule assets. This centers on a collaborative effort between PDS&T and Process Chemistry.

The intern will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing the results of experiments to develop process improvements to commercial processes. Work alongside process chemistry teams on real-world pharmaceutical challenges. Follow AbbVie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok for more insights.

Requirements

PhD candidate with experience in synthetic organic chemistry
Experience in reaction development
Motivated to work on chemical processes for small-molecule assets
Skilled in planning and executing laboratory experiments
Ability to analyze experimental results
Knowledge of process improvements in commercial processes
Proficiency in organic synthesis techniques
Familiarity with pharmaceutical process chemistry

Responsibilities

Develop next-generation chemical processes for late-stage and commercial small-molecule assets
Plan experiments for process improvements to commercial processes
Execute synthetic organic chemistry reactions and reaction development
Analyze the results of experiments
Collaborate with PDS&T and Process Chemistry teams
Optimize reaction conditions for scalability
Synthesize complex organic molecules
Apply process chemistry techniques to pharmaceutical assets