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Job Title: 2026 Biologics Analytical Research & Development Intern (PhD)
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Internship
Post Date: 11/14/2025
Expire Date: 02/15/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Human Resources, Sales, Science, Quality Control, Research & Development
Job Description
2026 Biologics Analytical Research & Development Intern (PhD)

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions 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, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.


Job Description

2026 Biologics Analytical Research & Development Intern 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 Interns.

The Biologics Analytical Research & Development organization is a world-class analytical team of more than 300 scientists that drives scientific excellence and process understanding through innovative solutions. We are responsible for all Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's products. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and work on key aspects of developing our fundamental scientific understanding as it relates to AbbVie projects and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and/or biophysical techniques for the characterization of therapeutic proteins.

  • Optimize specialized protein separation techniques to enable the analysis of product quality attributes of interest.

  • Troubleshoot equipment and experimental problems.

  • Perform analytical tests to characterize the structure of therapeutic proteins, including antibody drug conjugates.

  • Compile and assess analytical data to prepare reports or manuscripts for the study.


Qualifications

MinimumQualifications

  • Currently enrolled in university, pursuing aPhD in Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or other related field

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expected graduation datebetween December 2026 June 2027

  • Exposure to protein separation techniques (ion exchange chromatography, reverse-phase liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, etc.),

  • Previous work experience in a laboratory setting and basic pipetting skills required.

  • Data visualization skills are a plus.

  • Effective writer and communicator with ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.

  • High attention to detail, creativity in problem solving, strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits and Amenities

  • Competitive pay

  • Relocation support for eligible students

  • Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

Benefits and Amenities:

  • Competitive pay

  • Relocation support for eligible students

  • Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages 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 benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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Company Name: AbbVie
Website:https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/2026-biologics-analytical-research-and-development-intern-phd-in-south-san-francisco-ca-jid-21708?_atxsrc=HBCUConnect&utm_source=HBCUConnect
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