2023 Experiential Internship - DMPK-BA In Vitro ADME Sciences (California)
ABOUT ABBVIE
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DMPK-BA IN VITRO ADME SCIENCES 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 DMPK-BA In Vitro ADME Sciences Intern will support research projects encompassing in vitro ADME/DMPK. The Intern will support both wet lab experiments and desk work. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop in a vibrant, thought-provoking research community in the AbbVie Bay Area office. The Intern will also gain insight into research approaches related to early drug disposition and drug-drug interaction study design.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Design and conduct routine ADME experiments including CYP induction and protein binding using different platforms (with oversight from Assignment Manager)
Perform the designed ADME experiments
Perform literature searches on relevant ADME topics. Summarize literature reviews and prepare documentation with key takeaways, including a complete list of citations
LCMS training on ADME sample analysis
Data analysis and interpretation
Present research findings to the department at the end of the internship
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in a university, pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or another related field.
Theoretical and practical understanding of in vitro ADME/DMPK concepts
Basic knowledge on the theoretical and practical use of LC-MS/MS
Attention to detail and ability to think critically
Possess good oral and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expected graduation date between August 2023 and December 2025
Robust and extensive coursework in molecular biology and ADME/PK related sciences
Hands on experience in in vitro cell culture, RNA extraction, q-PCR, protein extraction
Ability to analyze and interpret data (Excel, GraphPad Prism)
BENEFITS AND AMENITIES
Competitive pay
Travel, transportation and lodging support for eligible students
Break rooms stocked with complimentary coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, and cold breakfast items
Onsite café and fitness center
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.
Applicable to California Applicants Only
The below range is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This range may be modified in the future.
The salary range is (minimum: $51,750 to maximum: $101,250)
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 discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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.