Biologics Analytical R&D Intern; PhD

Company Description

Abb Vie'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.

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 Abb Vie Interns.

The Analytical Research & Development (Analytical R&D) organization is a world‑class analytical team of more than 300 scientists that drives scientific excellence and process understanding through innovative solutions. We are responsible for all Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) analytical activities related to the development of Abb Vie's products. During the internship, you will have the opportunity to work on key aspects of developing our fundamental scientific understanding as it relates to Abb Vie projects and processes.

• Develop chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and/or biophysical techniques for the characterization of therapeutic proteins.
• Optimize specialized protein separation techniques to enable the analysis of product quality attributes of interest.
• Troubleshoot equipment and experimental problems.
• Perform analytical tests to characterize the structure of therapeutic proteins, including antibody drug conjugates.
• Compile and assess analytical data to prepare reports or manuscripts for the study.
• May support lab automation.

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related field.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
• Previous work experience in a laboratory setting required.
• Hands on analytical chemistry experience.

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027.
• Previous experience with protein separation techniques (ion exchange chromatography, reverse‑phase liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, etc.), and/or high‑resolution mass spectrometers.
• Experience in protein sample preparation for analytical tests.
• Data visualization skills are a plus.
• Effective writer and communicator with ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
• High attention to detail, creativity in problem solving, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Competitive pay
• Relocation support for eligible students
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday/sick time

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.