Discovery Chemistry Intern

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:
Career Programs

Job Sub Function:
Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:
Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:
San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an undergraduate student for a synthetic organic chemistry intern position, located in San Diageo, California.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Learn more at www.jnj.com.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

We are currently seeking an outstanding and motivated individual to work in the Discovery Chemistry group located in San Diego, California as a summer intern.

The internship program is focused on providing an undergraduate college student the opportunity to learn about the role of organic chemistry in drug discovery research.

The position offers real-life training in the skills and tools relevant to perform as a drug discovery chemist. 

The synthetic organic chemistry intern will:  


* Work collaboratively with a Johnson & Johnson scientist 



* Synthesize, purify, and characterize novel drug-like compounds 



* Enable reaction discovery to address key synthetic challenges  



* Participate and present at project team meetings 



* Be exposed to various other functions within the drug discovery teams at Johnson & Johnson



* Participate in campus-wide activities across the Spring House summer intern community 



* Be based in San Diego, California

Qualifications


* Candidates must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a B.S.

degree or equivalent in chemistry. 


* Completion of i...