Job Description

Chemical Biology (Rahway, NJ; Cambridge, MA)

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our Company Chemical Biology (comprising of chemistry, proteomics, and cell pharmacology) focuses on providing novel, high-quality targets and expanding confidence on molecular mechanism of action for our key assets. Candidates will leverage their expertise in cell biology and fluorescence dyes to investigate biology in target discovery and mechanism of actions of our company's key assets with high-resolution fluorescence imaging. The internship will provide an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge on how our Research & Development Division uses key technologies to create a synergistic toolbox for early discovery and beyond.

The interns will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug discovery or development process in the pharmaceutical industry. Interns will also gain skillsets via exposure to practical aspects and day-to-day problems of pharmaceutical research. Interns will be responsible for and trained in methods for accurate electronic notebook recording and safe laboratory practices. In addition, they will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats.

**Please note when applying for this position,the candidate must have consent from PI. If the candidateis selected for an interview, the applicant must be prepared to submit letters of recommendation and a brief research statement and a copy of transcripts.

Required Education & Experience:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled junior, or senior students pursuing a bachelor's degree or a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing master's or Ph.D. in chemistry, biological sciences, bioengineering, or related field.

• Candidates must have completed at least two years of studies toward a bachelor's degree by June 2025.

• Candidatesmust be available to work full-time for approximately 11-12 weeks fromMay - August 2025.

• Candidates must have a basic knowledge of cell biology.

• Experience in mammalian cell culture is required.

• For candidates interested in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, prior fluorescence imaging experience is required.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Experience in confocal or super-resolution microscopy, image analysis, immunofluorescence, or advanced fluorescence microscopy is desirable.

• Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

FTP2025

MRL2025

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Requisition ID:R310966