2026 Safety Pharmacology Intern

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

Interested in spending your summer working with inspirational scientists, engaging in cutting-edge research, and learning about the complex dynamics of the pharmaceutical industry? An AbbVie Internship might be the perfect fit for you.

The Safety Pharmacology group at Abbvie focuses on identifying and evaluating the potential undesirable physiological effects of pharmaceutical compounds on vital organ systems, beyond their intended therapeutic effects. Our studies utilize a wide range of in vitro and in vivo experimental systems to identify any potential risks and help mitigate adverse effects. One of the key technologies we employ is the wire myograph system, which allows us to measure changes in the diameter of small blood vessels in response to compounds, aiding in the assessment of their potential effect on blood pressure. Our team is currently evaluating small blood vessels from various tissue types to identify a more predictive vascular bed for detecting adverse effects.

The successful applicant will learn techniques for blood vessel isolation and perfusion using the myograph system, along with the preparation of physiological solutions, compound formulation, and the use of data acquisition software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across multiple departments at AbbVie, including Safety Pharmacology, Comparative Medicine, Pharmaceutics, and Toxicology.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments using the myograph system and various instruments.
• Provide updates, both written and oral, to multiple departments.
• Work on-site as part of the team.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
• Pursuing or recently completed a BS degree in a technical field
• Wet lab experience is desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills including critical and analytical thinking
• Must be able to clearly communicate ideas and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Must have familiarity with biology and chemistry

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 ​

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

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages 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 benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolutediscretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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. 

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