Biologics Analytical Research and Development Intern

Job Description

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.  

The Analytical Research & Development (Analytical R&D) organization is a world-class analytical team of more than 300 scientists that drives scientific excellence and process understanding through innovative solutions. We are responsible for all Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's products. During the internship, you will have the opportunity to work on key aspects of developing our fundamental scientific understanding as it relates to AbbVie projects and processes. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Develop chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and/or biophysical techniques for the characterization of therapeutic proteins. 
• Optimize specialized protein separation techniques to enable the analysis of product quality attributes of interest. 
• Troubleshoot equipment and experimental problems. 
• Perform analytical tests to characterize the structure of therapeutic proteins, including antibody drug conjugates. 
• Compile and assess analytical data to prepare reports or manuscripts for the study. 
• May support lab automation. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications  

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related field 
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship  
• Previous work experience in a laboratory setting required 
• Hands on analytical chemistry experience 

Preferred Qualifications (Optional) 

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027 
• Previous experience with protein separation techniques (ion exchange chromatography, reverse-phase liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, etc.), and/or high-resolution mass spectrometers. 
• Experience in protein sample preparation for analytical tests. 
• Data visualization skills are a plus 
• Effective writer and communicator with ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers 
• High attention to detail, creativity in problem solving, and strong interpersonal skills.