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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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.

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Science & Technology (S&T) - Pharmaceutical & Parenteral Products 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.

Science and Technology (S&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 commercialize our pipeline and maintain uninterrupted supply for our patients.

S&T Pharmaceutical & Parenteral Products intern will be focused on work in a lab setting with targeted research. Possible intern assignments are in the following departments areas:

• Analytical Development: Responsible for the development of analytical methods and performing extended characterization of proteins. Develop innovative methods using transmission Raman spectroscopy and advanced mass spectroscopy. Mass spectroscopy development focuses on using LC-MS, LC-FLR-MS and DESI-MS. Perform hands-on experiments for routine method testing in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) setting.

• API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient): Responsible for scale-up and validation of manufacturing process for new product . Develop methodology, perform scale-up experiments for application to commercial manufacturing processes focused on photochemical reactions.

• PEC ( Parenteral and Eyecare): Supporting parenteral and eyecare drug products. Study biological drug stability using forced denaturation temperature conditions to provide data for a risk-based rapid assessment process for urgent changes

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research and development activities
• Applying theoretical framework to solving problems within scientific discipline in a timely manner
• Developing and executing lab work, drawing conclusions, deviations, and methodology
• Summarizing and presenting results, providing conclusions and recommendations for path forward
• Performing routine and complex tasks competently and independently to generate reliable and consistent results
• 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 a graduate university program, pursuing a PhD or Masters in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or relative field
• Must be returning to university the semester following internship
• Previous research/lab experience

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• Expected graduation date between December 2024 - August 2025
• Previous experience with analytical equipment, MS/LC, methodology, total synthesis for Analytical Development
• Experience with photochemistry and/or organometallic chemistry for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
• Basic knowledge of proteins for Parenteral and Eyecare
• 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

Benefits and Amenities

• Competitive pay
• Travel, transportation, and lodging support for eligible students
• Exposure to industry lab setting and opportunity to develop technical expertise

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.