Discovery Medicinal Chemistry Internship

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • San Diego, CA

1d • $27 - $61 • 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 provides an undergraduate college student with the opportunity to learn how organic chemistry contributes to drug discovery research and to gain practical training in the skills and tools used by drug discovery chemists. The intern will work collaboratively with a Johnson & Johnson scientist, synthesize, purify, and characterize novel drug-like compounds, and help enable reaction discovery to address synthetic challenges. The intern will participate in and present at project team meetings, gain exposure to other drug discovery functions, and take part in activities across the La Jolla summer intern community. The position is based in La Jolla, in the San Diego area, and includes allocated resources for relocation support. Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week. The anticipated pay range is $27.00 to $61.00 per hour, based on factors including program year, discipline, degree, and experience. Interns may participate in company-sponsored medical benefits and the consolidated retirement plan, and are eligible for sick time benefits.

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

• Allocated resources for relocation support.
• Company-sponsored employee medical benefits, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility to participate in the company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).
• Sick time benefits of up to 40 hours per calendar year; up to 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington State.

What This Job Offers

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