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Job DescriptionWe are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and proactive intern to join our Global Medicinal Chemistry department at AbbVie Ludwigshafen for a 6-month internship (or longer) in 2027. In this role you will be able to expand your knowledge and experience in:
- Organic synthesis: preparation of novel pharmaceutically active molecules (focus on CNS research)
- Characterization of synthetized molecules and interpretation of analytical data
- Documentation and evaluation of experiments
These activities will support the medicinal chemistry efforts to discover, synthesize and progress the development of life-changing medicines.
Qualifications- Chemistry students (enrolled at a university in 2027, preferably in master’s programs) with demonstrated knowledge in the field of organic synthesis
- Previous industrial or academic work experience in a synthesis lab is preferred.
- Interest in synthetic chemistry and drug discovery
- Good command of written and spoken English
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Skills Required
- Enrolled as a chemistry student at a university in 2027 (preferably Master's program)
- Demonstrated knowledge in the field of organic synthesis
- Previous industrial or academic work experience in a synthesis lab
- Interest in synthetic chemistry and drug discovery
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Availability for a 6-month internship (or longer) in 2027
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
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