AbbVie's Center for Reaction Engineering addresses challenging problems with chemical reactions using expertise in chemical kinetics, transport phenomena, mathematical modeling, and reactor design. The strategic research thrust that this internship will be focused on is to investigate electrochemical disulfide reduction as it relates to small molecules and monoclonal antibodies.
Requirements
- Strong background in electrochemistry/electrocatalysis
- Experience with laboratory experiments and electrochemical characterization techniques (EIS, CV, CA, etc.) and/or electrochemical reactor design
- Exposure to HPLC or other general process analytical tools
Responsibilities
- Conduct screening and optimization experiments for electrochemical reaction design
- Analyze data to determine optimal reaction configuration
- Investigate reaction transferability and optimal conditions between small molecules and biologics
- Summarize and present findings at end of program
- Independently perform reaction screening and optimization experiments with AbbVie’s in-house reactors and electrochemical characterization instrumentation.
- Assist in reaction screening, electrochemical cell design, and optimization.
Other
- Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other related field
- Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
- The candidate is required to possess effective oral and written communication skills and be a strong team player.
- Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
- Learns fast, grasps the “essence,” and can change course quickly where indicated
- Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027
