2026 siRNA Conjugate Development Intern (PhD) jobs in United States
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Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 1 month ago

2026 siRNA Conjugate Development Intern (PhD)

positionNorth Chicago, IL
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$59K/yr - $100K/yr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

AbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The siRNA Conjugate Development Intern will focus on developing a kinetic model for siRNA conjugation to antibodies and optimizing reaction conditions to enhance the understanding of this platform, potentially leading to a peer-reviewed publication.

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Responsibilities

Establishment of a robust lab-scale process that generates stable antibody-siRNA conjugates
Development of a mathematical model based on experimental data to enable precise predictions of how variations in reaction conditions modulate conjugation efficiency and stability

Qualification

BioconjugationKinetic modelingAntibody-drug conjugationConjugation reaction optimizationSize exclusion chromatographyHydrophobic interaction chromatographyResearch expertiseOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering, material science and engineering, pharmaceutical sciences and engineering, or other related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Experience with bioconjugation and/or kinetic modeling
Excellent organizational skills and research and development expertise
Demonstrated strong communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate theories and concepts

Preferred

Expected graduation date between December 2026 – July 2027
Experience with antibody-drug conjugation and conjugation reaction optimization
Analytical methodology such as size exclusion chromatography and hydrophobic interaction chromatography

Benefits

Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time

Company

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company

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At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
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Irvine, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.allerganaesthetics.com

H1B Sponsorship

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (16)
2021 (14)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
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