2023 Experiential Internship - Drug Discovery Science & Technology Neglected Diseases Intern (Illino
AbbVie Athens, GA (On Site) Intern
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ABOUT ABBVIE
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.
For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.
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NEGLECTED DISEASES INTERNSHIP 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’s Experiential Interns.
Interns will learn the basics of medicinal chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry drug discovery process by participating in an active project in neglected disease research. They will help design and synthesize potential drug molecules under the guidance of experienced scientific supervisors. Interns will be taught effective scientific communication techniques (verbal, written, and combinations in presentations) through the examples of the supervisors, practicing with fellow interns, and direct guidance by the supervisors. Interns will learn to use project relevant design software, information gathering programs and data analysis techniques employed by medicinal chemists in their daily work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
Independently synthesize, purify, and analyze chemical compounds utilizing standard chemistry procedures, purification techniques, and quantification methods.
Utilize ChemDraw
Conduct scientific literature reviews
Learn electron arrow pushing for organic reactions
Learn physical-chemical properties in drug design
Use SciFinder
Calculate properties in AIDEAS
Learn basic ADME principles and assays
Work with bioisosteres
Use Cresset Spark/Drug Guru
Conduct molecular modeling
Participate in bi-weekly journal club and mechanism meetings to improve scientific literacy and organic chemistry electron arrow pushing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or other related field
Must be enrolled in university during the internship period
Successful completion of Organic Chemistry I and II courses
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Exposure to organic and analytical Chemistry laboratory experience
BENEFITS AND AMENITIES
Competitive pay
Travel, transportation and lodging support for eligible students
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.
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