AbbVie: 2027 Synthetic Chemistry 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 Synthetic Chemistry Intern (PhD) in North Chicago, IL, United States, under reference R00152595. 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

• Synthetic Chemistry 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
• 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

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Synthetic Chemistry or other related field
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028
• Experience: the discovery and optimization of chemical reactions
• Experience: common analytical techniques used in organic synthesis such as NMR and HPLC

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: air-free chemistry and glovebox handling
• Experience: developing transition metal-mediated reactions
• Experience: enantioselective catalysis
• Collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally
• Writing and communication skills

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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Practical preparation: process improvement

For process-improvement work, explain the starting problem and the evidence that guided the change. Describe what you altered, how the result was checked and whether the improvement was sustained.

Relevant skills

• process improvement
• chemistry
• pharmacy
• HPLC
• communication