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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY INTERN, ADC PLATFORM 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 ADC platform team in Lake County, IL is looking for an intern to explore the optimization of a recently discovered reaction. The intern will identify the scope and limitations of this chemistry, as well as its application for the synthesis of biologically active analogs. The intern will learn how medicinal chemistry principles are applied for the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with a focus on the “drug” component. As a member of a platform team there are opportunities to interact with experts from multiple adjacent scientific disciplines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Setup, monitor and purify reactions

• Characterize products using standard analytical methods

• Evaluate reaction mixtures to identify any byproducts

• Collaborate on the design of new synthetic targets

• Keep accurate records

• Present work at group meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Organic Chemistry or related field

• Must be enrolled in university during the internship period

• Laboratory experience in synthetic organic chemistry

• Experience with chromatographic purification

• Proficient with NMR interpretation

• Expected graduation date between 12/2023 - 12/2027

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with analytical techniques, such as LCMS, IR, UV spectroscopy

• Familiarity with data analysis and data presentation

• Medicinal chemistry coursework

BENEFITS AND AMENITIES

• Competitive pay

• Travel, transportation and lodging support for eligible students

• Opportunity to connect with 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.