2026 Analytical Chemistry (Automation & Spectroscopy) Intern (PDS&T)
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North Chicago, IL
- Operations
- Intern
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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
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.
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 AbbVie's most complex technical challenges to successfully support late-phase products, commercialize our pipeline, ensure the quality and efficacy of our products, make a direct impact on patient well-being.
During a summer in PDS&T, an intern would own a focused technical project to gain experience with analytical chemistry method development, helping design and implement new methods using cutting edge automation instrumentation and vibrational spectroscopy. The intern would be placed in the PDS&T Analytical Sciences group.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Demonstrating scientific initiative and creativity in research and development activities.
Leveraging strong chemistry backgrounds for analytical method development using various analytical instruments and conducting hands-on experiments in laboratory settings.
Developing and executing laboratory work, drawing conclusions and deviations.
Summarizing and presenting results with clear conclusions and recommendations for future steps.
Collaborating in troubleshooting automation workflows and improving data quality.
Maintaining compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
Understanding and adhering to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials and GxP compliance, where applicable
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry other related field of study
- Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
Preferred Qualifications
Previous research/lab experience and experience with wet lab, analytical chemistry, process chemistry, modeling, and data analysis software
Experience with quantitative data analysis including data interpretation and statistical analysis
Exposure Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required. Ability to communicate concepts and problems in terms that are understandable to all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
Benefits and Amenities:
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 timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwe may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolutediscretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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