About the role#
This summer internship focuses on analytical chemistry for late-stage and commercial small-molecule assets. You will work with modern analytical instruments and platforms to support the development of new methods. The role involves hands-on laboratory work and data analysis to ensure the quality and precision of our pharmaceutical products.
What you'll do#
- Develop novel analytical methods and evaluate their accuracy, precision, and sensitivity.
- Compare methods across different instruments and platforms to identify the best fit for specific applications.
- Interpret mass spectral data using specialized software and analysis workflows.
- Build chemometrics calibration models where necessary.
- Support the development of platform methods for peptide mapping and MS/MS based quantitative analysis of biologics and peptide-based drugs.
- Manage instrument setup, sample preparation, data collection, and method optimization.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS program for Chemistry or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Enrollment in university for at least one semester following the internship.
- Hands-on wet lab experience.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques like IR/Raman spectroscopy, HPLC, and Mass Spectrometry.
- Ability to work collaboratively across different functions.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: North Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company based in North Chicago, Illinois. It researches and manufactures medicines across several therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. The organization operates as a public company with over 59,000 employees. It maintains a presence in various international locations such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, and Costa Rica.
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