Discovery/Translational Research Intern

AbbVie Biotherapeutics Inc. (ABR) is AbbVie's Center of Innovation in Oncology Research and Development, located in Redwood City, CA. The ABR Oncology site focuses on Immuno-Oncology (I-O), which is the study of the activation of the immune system to recognize and eliminate cancer cells.

Join ABR for our 2019 Experiential Summer Intern Program!

• Gain hands-on industry experience, work with field experts, and meet other motivated, science-oriented college students like yourself
• Be prepared to work in a well-supported environment, with access to the cutting-edge tools, technologies and expertise
• Learn different aspects of the drug development business, and how it applies to making novel anti-cancer drugs

The AbbVie Experiential Summer Intern Program is a paid, 12 week internship available in two sessions. Session 1 will start at the end of May (semester system) and session 2 will start in early June (quarter system). The program is focused on providing students with original pharmaceutical development projects, based on business need. You'll do meaningful work that has a real impact on our business and patients worldwide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
There are multiple openings within our Discovery/Translational Research groups. During this internship, you will gain real-world biopharmaceutical industry experience and exposure to many areas of drug discovery and development, such as protein engineering, histopathology, and flow cytometry.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate level program at an accredited university
• Pursuing a degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related science degree
• Available for the entire 12-weeks in session 1 (semester system) or session 2 (quarter system)
• Completed at least 1 year of undergraduate level studies prior to internship experience
• Strong academic performance with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 Scale)
• Returning to university for at least 1 semester/quarter post-internship

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled