2027 Synthetic Chemistry Intern (PhD)
- Location
- North Chicago, IL, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Internship
About the job
Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie'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 AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
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 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
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Synthetic Chemistry or other related field
- 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 in the discovery and optimization of chemical reactions
- Experience with common analytical techniques used in organic synthesis such as NMR and HPLC
- 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
- Competitive pay
- Relocation support for eligible students
- Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. 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.
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. 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.
AbbVie 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
From AbbVie's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 22 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job