2027 Synthetic Chemistry Intern (PhD)

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in 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

• Expected graduation date between December 2027 - June 2028
• 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 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.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

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.