About the role#
We are looking for a PhD student to join our team for a summer internship in 2027. You will work on developing chemical processes for late-stage and commercial small-molecule assets. This role involves a partnership between Product Development, Science, and Technology (PDS&T) and Development Sciences to improve commercial processes. You will plan, execute, and analyze experiments ranging from microgram to decagram scales using modern reaction monitoring platforms.
What you'll do#
- Perform high-throughput experimentation and reaction screening.
- Collect and analyze high-throughput data.
- Conduct mechanistic analysis of organic reactions.
- Collaborate with colleagues in PDS&T and Development Sciences.
- Design, plan, and scale up chemical reactions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a PhD program for Synthetic Chemistry or a related field.
- Current enrollment in university for at least one semester following the internship.
- An expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Experience in the discovery and optimization of chemical reactions.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques such as NMR and HPLC.
- Experience with air-free chemistry and glovebox handling.
- Experience with transition metal-mediated reactions and enantioselective catalysis.
- Strong writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
Location & details#
- Location: North Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- This position is paid.
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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