Discovery Medicinal Chemistry Internship

Johnson & Johnson • San Diego, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an undergraduate student for a summer synthetic organic chemistry internship in its Discovery Chemistry group in La Jolla, California. The program gives an undergraduate student the opportunity to learn about the role of organic chemistry in drug discovery and receive practical training in the skills and tools used by drug discovery chemists. The intern will collaborate with a Johnson & Johnson scientist and contribute to research involving novel drug-like compounds and synthetic challenges. The role is based in La Jolla, in the San Diego area, and requires availability to work 40 hours per week. Relocation support is allocated for this position.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a B.S. degree or equivalent in chemistry.
• Complete introductory organic chemistry laboratory and coursework.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum GPA of 3.2 is strongly preferred.
• Prior undergraduate research experience outside the standard curriculum is preferred.
• Familiarity with modern analytical techniques such as NMR, MS, and HPLC is preferred.
• Familiarity with various reaction techniques and safe laboratory practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a Johnson & Johnson scientist.
• Synthesize, purify, and characterize novel drug-like compounds.
• Enable reaction discovery to address key synthetic challenges.
• Participate in and present at project team meetings.
• Gain exposure to other functions within Johnson & Johnson drug discovery teams.
• Participate in campus-wide activities across the La Jolla summer intern community.

Benefits

• Relocation support is allocated for this position.
• Co-ops and interns may participate in company-sponsored employee medical benefits under the terms of the plan.
• Co-ops and interns are eligible for sick time of up to 40 hours per calendar year; Washington residents may receive up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Co-ops and interns may participate in the company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern