Intern, Medicinal Chemistry

As a chemistry intern, you will have opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry, interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams. Additionally, you will gain hand on experience in the area of drug candidate synthesis, purification and characterization by working alongside experienced chemists.

As a member of the Alkermes medicinal chemistry group, the intern will be responsible for:

• The synthesis, purification and characterization of molecules in support of a particular research project.
• She/he will conduct multi-step syntheses, which may include utilization of specialized organic chemistry techniques such as handling air- and moisture-sensitive reagents, solid phase organic synthesis and use of laboratory automation.

In addition, the candidate will also investigate new synthetic methodologies described in the literature to help validate these new chemistries for future molecules inside of projects.

• She/he will also be expected to isolate and purify compounds from complex mixtures, and to characterize purified compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques such as NMR and HPLC/MS.
• Responsibility for comprehensive and accurate documentation of all laboratory work is an integral part of the job, as is the organization and communication, both orally and in written form, of all results obtained from research work.

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Majors in the following backgrounds:
  Chemistry or Biochemistry

• Organic chemistry laboratory skills Organic chemistry knowledge
• Tenacity
• Analytical thinking
• Flexibility
• Concern for standards (Quality)

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $23/hr to $27/hr exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Additional details can be found on our careers website: