Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Intern; PDS&T

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.

Product Development, Science and Technology (PDS&T) is the intersection of technical excellence and business impact. We are champions of product innovation and process knowledge to solve Abb Vie’s most complex technical challenges to successfully support late‑phase products, commercialize our pipeline, ensure the quality and efficacy of our products, and make a direct impact on patient health and well‑being.

The PDS&T Analytical Sciences group develops, optimizes, validates and transfers new robust analytical methods to support the late‑stage development pipeline programs and commercial products. During a summer in the Analytical Sciences group within PDS&T, the intern will own a technical project focused on chromatography‑based analytical method developments for polymer characterization, address manufacturing and process challenges, and facilitate new technologies development. You will have the opportunity to independently design and execute analytical methods to support robust manufacturing processes development for clinical‑phase and commercial products.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficacy of our products, making a direct impact on patients’ health and well‑being.

As an Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Intern, this position involves highly collaborative work where the intern will have the chance to work closely with cross‑functional teams including process and product development, CMC, process engineering, internal and external manufacturing, quality assurance, and operations manufacturing sites. This collaborative environment will allow you to expand your knowledge and skills while making meaningful contributions to the organization.

• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research and development activities.
• Leverage strong chemistry background for analytical method development using various analytical instruments and conduct process chemistry and synthetic experiments.
• Develop and execute laboratory work, draw conclusions, and address deviations.
• Summarize and present results with clear conclusions and recommendations for future steps.
• Perform routine and complex tasks competently and independently, ensuring reliable and consistent results.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, and GxP compliance where applicable.
• Collaborate with functional and technical experts to facilitate scientific achievement. Working in a team environment is a priority.
• Publish or present project‑related research in peer‑reviewed journals or at national conferences.

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field of study.
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.

• Previous research experience with analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and characterization.
• Previous research experience with SEC/GPC method development and data analysis software.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate concepts and problems in terms understandable to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments, provide suggestions for additional experiments, and self‑motivate to execute with limited supervision.
• Troubleshoot instruments, identify and solve elementary problems in experimental designs. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Competitive pay
• Relocation support for eligible students
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday/sick time
• Compensation range is an estimate of possible base pay; individual compensation may vary based on location and other factors.

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.