AbbVie: 2027 Formulation Sciences Intern (PhD) — North Chicago, IL, United States

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical business focused on discovering and delivering medicines and related health solutions. Its employer introduction identifies immunology, oncology and neuroscience among its therapeutic areas, alongside the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The organisation's stated mission connects current health problems with the development of treatments for future medical needs. Its activities therefore have both scientific and product-delivery dimensions, with different functions supporting research, medicines and services within the named therapeutic and aesthetics areas.

The position and its setting

AbbVie lists 2027 Formulation Sciences Intern (PhD) in North Chicago, IL, United States, under reference R00152597. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Intern
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: AbbVie

Responsibilities and work described

• 2027 Formulation Sciences Internship Overview
• Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining experience in one of the most organizations in the pharmaceutical industry
• This is a reality for AbbVie Interns
• Join AbbVie's Pharmaceutical Technology team within Product Development, Science, and Technology (PDS&T) to support late-stage formulation development for a oral dosage form
• This internship focuses on investigating excipient compatibility, specifically the interaction between common oral excipients and chemical stability
• The intern will work alongside experienced formulation scientists and analytical chemists to characterize this phenomenon and help define strategies to ensure robust, high-quality drug product formulations
• The intern will also present findings to department leadership and potentially contribute to an external conference poster or publication
• Key responsibilities include:
• Investigate the mechanism of excipient degradation in the presence of pH modifiers using appropriate analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, titration and colorimetrical methods)
• Collaboration: on LC/MS analysis to identify and characterize leachable degradants associated with the implications to stabilizing the drug substance in the formulation
• Evaluate degradation kinetics under varying temperature and relative humidity conditions
• Assess potential mitigation strategies, including formulation and process variables
• Summarize experimental results and present findings and recommendations to the project team and department

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028
• Attention to detail and laboratory safety practices
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a laboratory setting
• Written and verbal communication skills

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Exposure: formulation science, pharmaceutics, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, or physical chemistry coursework
• Experience: analytical chemistry (e.g., HPLC, LC/MS, UV/Vis spectroscopy)
• Familiarity: oral dosage form development

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: North Chicago, IL, United States

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• 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 or local law:
• Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range
• This range may be modified in the future
• 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 to participate in our short-term incentive programs
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable
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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AbbVie

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Open the official AbbVie posting below and match the title and reference R00152597.

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Practical preparation: HPLC

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Relevant skills

• HPLC
• pharmacy
• laboratory testing
• chemistry
• communication