Job Description
The Future Talent Program features Co-ops that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research & Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Our company's Research Lab's Discovery and Process Research Departments across multiple geographies are seeking CO-OPs with a passion for scientific research, strong academic performance, communication skills, and the ability to work on cross-functional teams. We offer opportunities in our state-of-the-art science laboratories to solve fundamental synthetic or biological problems relevant to drug discovery and development, while functioning as fully integrated members of the company project teams.
Discovery Chemistry and Process Research (Boston, MA; Rahway, NJ: West Point, PA; South San Francisco, CA)
The candidates will work alongside company scientists in an organic synthesis laboratory to invent novel biologically active compounds and chemical reactions relevant to the synthesis of drug-like molecules (e. g. small molecules, cyclic peptides, and bioconjugates). Day-to-day research for the intern will focus on solving key challenges in reaction design utilizing the latest advances in organic synthesis. In addition to the discovery and development of synthetic routes to potential drug candidates, interns may focus/engage in bio- and chemo catalysis screening and development, laboratory automation, flow chemistry, labeled compound synthesis, and data science and informatics.
Chemical Biology (Rahway, NJ; Cambridge, MA)
Our company's Chemical Biology (comprising of chemistry, proteomics, and cell pharmacology) focuses on providing novel, high-quality targets and expanding confidence on molecular mechanism of action for our key assets. Candidates will leverage their chemical and biological expertise to solve complex biological problems while working in both chemistry and biology laboratory spaces. The co-op experience will provide an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge on how our company's Research Labs uses key technologies to create a synergistic toolbox for early discovery and beyond.
Candidates will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug discovery or development process in the pharmaceutical industry. Co-ops will also gain skillsets via exposure to practical aspects and day-to-day problems of pharmaceutical research. Co-ops will be responsible for and trained in methods for accurate electronic notebook recording and safe laboratory practices. In addition, they will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats.
NOTE: We have Co-ops available in South San Francisco, CA; Rahway, NJ; Boston/Cambridge, MA and West Point, PA. If a candidate is selected for an interview, the candidate should be prepared to submit letters of recommendation and a brief research statement and a copy of transcripts.
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Preferred Experience & Skills:
Candidates should have a significant interest in organic chemistry or chemical biology
Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and preferably previous research experience that includes the use of various experimental techniques or electronic notebook recording
Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected salary range:
$39,600.00 - $105,500.00
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Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
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YESRequisition ID: R258748
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