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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.

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Skincare Research & Development Formulation Intern Overview

The Product Development Formulation Intern will be responsible for:

• Leading a wide array of cosmetic and OTC (over the counter) personal care formulation projects (such as lotions, cleansers, sunscreens and other innovative premium skin care products) at the SkinMedica Product Development laboratory.
• Bench formulations, laboratory experiments, troubleshooting of formulation issues, generation of ingredient lists, co-development of product briefs, as well as the support of regulatory ingredient review and of scale-up/manufacturing.
• Specification development, routine analysis, stability testing and ingredient research.

Experience operating laboratory equipment and process knowledge are required to make formulation batches; including but not limited to laboratory mixers, blenders, homogenizers, balances, pH meters, viscometers, moisture analyzer, microscope, packaging fillers, sealers.

Broad knowledge of raw materials, surfactants, emulsions and industry trends is essential.

Given a formula, the intern is expected to be able to batch, test, and proactively monitor, investigate, and resolve issues related to formula, stability, micro, safety, etc.

The intern should possess a good overall working knowledge of common laboratory methods, and proficiency in writing SOPs or reports.

The intern should have the ability to successfully perform/complete experiments, keep accurate records and facilitate interpretation and analysis of testing results (including packaging functionality/compatibility testing and full formula stability).

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a BS degree in a scientific field with an interest in the personal care product or aesthetic industry
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university during the internship period and graduate between December 2024 - July 2025
• Must feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated; ability to execute with limited supervision and direction. Can work independently or part of a team.
• Proficient in required software including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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 time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

The salary range is: (minimum: $12,526.56 to maximum: $16,301.70)

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 absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits and Amenities

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity to connect with AbbVie leaders and scientists.
• Exposure to Allergan Aesthetics portfolio and Skincare Business Model

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.