2026 Small Molecule Process Chemistry Intern (PhD)

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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 within Small Molecule Process Chemistry (SM PC) in collaboration with the Center of Catalysis (CoC). SM PC is an R&D group focused on excellence in manufacturing in the pre-clinical and clinical space. Under supervision of a Senior Scientist and an engineer, the individual will design and validate a high throughput experimentation (HTE) screening platform for Lewis Acid (LA) mediated coupling reactions.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Identify suitable technologies and optimize plate preparation for LA HTE 
• Leverage literature and LA library to design and prepare LA HTE screening plates 
• Validate plate preparation using pipeline relevant coupling reactions paired with advanced analytical techniques 
• Utilize HTE data to identify generalizable LA mediated coupling conditions for pipeline application and external publication 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in organic synthesis (methods, total synthesis or other related fields) 
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship  
• Exposure to catalysis and/or transition metal cross-coupling 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027 
• Exposure to high throughput experimentation 
• Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments, providing suggestions for additional experiments, including design and development of new assays 
• Ability to navigate organic chemistry literature to enable hypothesis driven experimental design 
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including analysis 
• Self-motivated; ability to execute with limited supervision and direction 
• Can work independently, with mentorship or as part of a team 
• Ability to independently troubleshoot experiments, operate laboratory reactors, and identify and solve elementary problems in experimental designs 

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

Benefits and Amenities:​

• Competitive pay​

• Relocation support for eligible students​

• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time ​

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• 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 timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwe may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

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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 absolutediscretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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