Synthetic Organic Chemistry Intern

Johnson & Johnson • San Diego, CA

16d • $31 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Discovery Process Research (DPR) group of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an outstanding and motivated student for a summer internship, to be based in San Diego, CA. This internship is designed for a student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Ph.D. degree in a field within the chemical sciences. Prior training in synthetic organic chemistry and a strong interest in reaction discovery and optimization are required. This role will provide the intern with exposure to the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine research engine at the intersection between Discovery and Process chemistry. Interns will gain real-life training in the skills and tools relevant to employment within the broader area of drug discovery. Beyond gaining industrial experience and networking, the intern will contribute to the design and development of novel, robust, and scalable chemical transformations with an opportunity to present and publish their work.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Ph.D. degree in a field within the chemical sciences
• Completion of at least one year of organic chemistry course and lab work by the start of the internship
• Familiarity with standard analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC) and synthetic workflows (work-ups, isolations, recrystallization, column chromatography)
• Availability to work full-time during the internship period
• Strong organizational skills, rigor, and proven track record to balance multiple tasks
• Capacity to work independently as well as on a team
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and strong oral and written communication skills
• A minimum G.P.A. of 3.2 is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience with any or all of the following synthetic paradigms: Organometallic, Photochemistry, Radical Chemistry, Cross-Coupling, Molecular Editing, Total Synthesis

Responsibilities

• Design and execute exploratory experiments focused on reaction discovery and optimization
• Develop and evaluate synthetic routes for small molecule intermediates
• Leverage modern high throughput experimentation techniques and catalysis to address key synthetic challenges
• Synthesize, purify, and characterize relevant organic compounds
• Analyze products and intermediates using NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, and related techniques
• Maintain thorough and compliant electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to cross-functional project teams
• Gain exposure to various other functions within the drug discovery teams at Johnson & Johnson
• Participate in campus-wide activities across the Johnson & Johnson San Diego summer intern community
• Be based in San Diego, CA

Benefits

• Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
• Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).

What This Job Offers

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