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CHEMICAL BIOLOGY 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’s Experiential Interns.

The Proteasome Sciences (PS) Team is seeking a motivated intern interested in a multidisciplinary position. PS is part of the Protein Degradation Platform Team that works in early discovery and development of technologies to induce protein degradation. The internship will focus on identifying factors that contribute to protein ubiquitination via a chemical biology approach. The intern will learn chemical biology and analytical techniques, prepare biochemical assays, and gain a fundamental understanding of proteasome biology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Learn chemical biology techniques, with a strong emphasis on lysine labeling

• Prepare biochemical assays for protein ubiquitination

• Confirm probe labeling through bioanalytical techniques (gel electrophoresis, western blot, LC-MS)

• Summarize and articulate results to the PS team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biology, Chemistry, or related field

• Must be enrolled in university during the internship period

• Must have successfully completed organic chemistry coursework

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion or current enrollment in biochemistry coursework

BENEFITS AND AMENITIES

• Competitive pay

• Travel, transportation and lodging support for eligible students

• Opportunity to connect with AbbVie leaders and scientists

• Exposure to cutting edge technologies and concepts presented by AbbVie scientists.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.