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Synthetic Chemistry Intern; PhD

Job in North Chicago, Lake County, Illinois, 60086, USA
Listing for: AbbVie Inc.
Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-10-25
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research, Drug Discovery
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 58656 - 103500 USD Yearly USD 58656.00 103500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Campus Sub Function:
    Science & Technology (S&T)
  • Travel:
    Yes, 5% of the Time
  • Compensation: USD 58,656 - USD 103,500 - yearly
Company Description

About Abb Vie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  .

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Job Description

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 Abb Vie 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
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in university, pursuing aPhDin 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

  • 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 orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.

    Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
  • 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 toparticipatein our short-term incentive programs.

Note:

No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

Abb Vie 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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