Intern, Synthetic Chemistry
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
Company Description
At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population.
We at Biogen are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve. We are focused on strengthening our foundation to advance our overall Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and, most importantly, ensure all our employees feel included.
As an intern or co-op at Biogen, you can expect to be placed on a real project, under the guidance of experienced professionals and subject matter experts who are invested in your career and academic growth. We also ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to build your network, learn more about our organization through weekly lunch and learns led by leaders from across the company, and join us for several fun events.
Job Description This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2024. Resume review begins in February 2024.
The focus of this internship will be the development of a synthetic method that is of significance to the organic chemistry community; the work will be targeted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. As an intern, you will be responsible for identifying the optimal conditions for this class of reactions, expanding the substrate scope, and collecting publishable analytical data for the final products. The position will be in the Chemical Technologies group within Medicinal Chemistry.
You will have the opportunity to learn to utilize high-throughput experimentation (HTE) as tool for chemical reaction development and optimization. You will be trained and supported by a team of experienced synthetic chemists to maximize the achievement of this learning process and possibly complete the internship with a scientific publication in hand.
Position Description You are expected to dedicate most of your time in an industrial research lab setting. You will be performing various organic reactions under proper guidance and analyzing reaction outcomes with cutting edge lab equipment, such as, NMR, UPLC-MS, various column chromatography techniques, etc. You will also be responsible for keeping scientific lab records and summarizing results in PowerPoint presentations to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capable of performing organic reactions in a safe and responsible manner
- Contribute to the development of novel chemical transformations
- Collect analytical data rigorously and keep a meticulous lab record
- Summarize scientific results using PowerPoint and give clear presentations to supervisor and other team members
Qualifications - Completed at least two semesters of undergraduate organic chemistry
- Some experience in working in the laboratory (minimum 1-2 years)
- Basic computer skills working with productivity software (i.e., Microsoft Office) are required, while knowledge of python or R is a plus
- Experience with analytical instruments, such as, NMR, LC-MS and column chromatography is a plus.
To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
Education - Minimal requirement: Undergraduate student completed at least two years of program. Those in graduate programs (MS & PhD) are also welcome to apply.
- Desired majors include: Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical/Medicinal chemistry.
Additional Information Why Biogen? Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients' lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Videos To Watch
Job tags
Salary
