2026 Chromatographic Assay Intern (PDS&T)

Role Summary

2026 Chromatographic Assay Intern (PDS&T) of AbbVie. Summer internship within Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) Analytical Sciences, focusing on improving chromatographic assay precision and independently designing and executing analytical methods to support manufacturing processes for clinical phase and commercial products. Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams to support quality and efficacy of products and patient health.

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 of study
  • 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 HPLC/GC method development, and data analysis software.
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate concepts and problems clearly across the organization.
  • Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments, provide suggestions for additional experiments, and work with limited supervision.
  • Troubleshoot instruments; identify and solve elementary problems in experimental designs; strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Analytical method development
• Chromatographic techniques (HPLC/GC)
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Scientific communication and presentation
• Team collaboration

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related field; ongoing enrollment expected graduation 2026‚Äì2027.

Additional Requirements

• Physical demands not listed as essential for this role.