2026 High-Scale Proteomics Intern (PhD)

Company: AbbVie
Location: Worcester
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

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 at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description 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. We are seeking a highly motivated summer PhD intern with advanced training in proteomics, chemistry, or biochemistry. The intern will support research projects focused on high-scale antibody-based proteomics, biomarker discovery, translational medicine, and quantitative proteomics. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with protein characterization, bioanalytical tools, and data analysis using multiple bioinformatics tools. Key responsibilities include: Design and execute proteomics experiments, including sample preparation, Olink Q100 instrument operation, data acquisition, and database creation. Analyze and interpret proteomics data using statistical and bioinformatics software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support biomarker discovery and validation, and clinical sample analysis projects. Suggest biomarker selection based on scientific questions, support assay design, and rationale. Present findings in group meetings, interpreting, and contributing to scientific reports and publications. Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Qualifications MinimumQualifications Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship. Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhDin Chemistry, Biochemistry, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or related field. Strong background in ligand binding assays and antibody-based proteomics. Proficiency in data analysis and bioinformatics. Experience with protein analysis from multiple biological matrices, extraction, digestion, and quantification techniques. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Preferred Qualifications Expected graduation date between December 2026 June 2027. Experience with large-scale data sets and statistical analysis. Team player, independent, creative and collaborative. Familiarity with biomarker analysis workflows. Prior internship or protein research experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting. 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 absolute discretion 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, visit https://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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