2026 Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Intern (PDS&T)

Role Summary

Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Intern within Product Development, Science and Technology (PDS&T) at AbbVie. The position focuses on chromatography-based analytical method development for polymer characterization, supporting late-stage development programs and commercial products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficacy of products.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating scientific initiative and creativity in research and development activities.
• Leveraging strong chemistry backgrounds for analytical method development using various analytical instruments and conducting process chemistry and synthetic experiments.
• Developing and executing laboratory work, drawing conclusions and deviations.
• Summarizing and presenting results with clear conclusions and recommendations for future steps.
• Performing routine and complex tasks competently and independently, ensuring the generation of 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.
• Collaborate with functional and technical experts to facilitate scientific achievement. The ability to work in a team environment is a priority.
• Publish/present project-related research in peer-reviewed journals or at national conferences.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry or related field; must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship; expected graduation date between December 2026 ‚Äì June 2027.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous research experience with analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry and characterization; experience with SEC/GPC method development and data analysis software; strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate concepts clearly; ability to conduct and interpret experiments and suggest additional experiments; self-motivated with limited supervision; ability to troubleshoot instruments and solve problems in experimental designs.

Skills

• Analytical method development
• Chromatography and polymer characterization
• Laboratory execution and data interpretation
• Technical communication and presentation
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Problem-solving and critical thinking

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry or related field (ongoing); expected graduation December 2026 ‚Äì June 2027

Additional Requirements

• None beyond the above; position is within AbbVie and involves standard corporate safety and GxP considerations where applicable.