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Small Molecule API Process Chemistry Intern Overview

The Small Molecule API Development Sciences group plays a key role in the evaluation and development of chemical reactions and processes for the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Under supervision of a team of scientists in the group, the intern will primarily support benchmarking multiple synthetic methods for a particular transformation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluate chemical transformations utilizing state-of-the-art high-throughput automation platforms and traditional synthesis techniques.

• Interpretate reaction results including identification of reaction products, intermediates, and by-products and rates of their formation.

• Compile and present findings internally and externally, both verbally and in written manuscripts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university, pursuing PhD in Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expected graduation date between December 2024 - July 2025.

• Ability to conduct and interpret scientific experiments, providing suggestions for additional experiments, including current methodologies such as photoredox, synthetic electrochemistry or high-pressure techniques.

• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including detailed analysis of reaction mixtures.

• Troubleshoot experiments, and identify/solve elementary problems in experimental designs, including laboratory experimentation.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications is a plus.

• Proficient in required software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits and Amenities

• Competitive pay

• Relocation support for eligible students

• Opportunity to connect with Abbvie leaders and scientists.

• Exposure to multiple reaction manifolds and parallel screening equipment, particularly with applications toward process reaction development

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.