2026 Process Chemistry Intern (PhD)

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

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.  

This internship opportunity is in the Process Chemistry group which plays a key role in developing transformative technologies that can launch new manufacturing strategies as part of AbbVie’s infrastructure. Under the supervision of a senior scientist, the intern will focus on advancing AbbVie’s AI goals by utilizing state of the art HTE technology, enabling active learning and the development of new generation AI reactivity models for process critical reactions.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Design and execution of high-throughput experiments using automation technology. 
• Characterization and analysis of experimental results. 
• Curation of datasets for use in AI/ML applications. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications  

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Chemistry or other related fields 
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship  
• Developed skills in synthetic chemistry and Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments, including analytical methods (HPLC, NMR) 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027 
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including analysis and providing suggestions for additional experiments, including design and development of new assays. 
• Self-motivated; ability to execute with limited supervision and direction. Can