Job Description

2025 University Recruiting - Process Research Co-ops

The Future Talent Program features co-ops that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects.These opportunities in our Research & 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's Research Lab's Process Research Departments are seeking co-ops with a passion for scientific research, strong academic performance, communication skills, and the ability to work on cross-functional teams. We offer opportunities in our state-of-the-artscience laboratories to solve fundamental synthetic or biological problems relevant to drug development, while functioning as fully integrated members of the company project teams.

Process Research Co-op: Rahway, NJ

The candidates will work alongside company scientists in an organic synthesis laboratory to invent novel chemical reactions relevant to the synthesis of drug-like molecules (e. g. small molecules, cyclic peptides, and bioconjugates). Day-to-day research for the co-ops will focus on solving key challenges in reaction design utilizing the latest advances in organic synthesis. In addition to the development of synthetic routes to potential drug candidates, co-ops may focus/engage in bio- and chemocatalysis screening and development, laboratory automation, flow chemistry, labeled compound synthesis, and data science and informatics.

Candidates will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the development process in the pharmaceutical industry. Co-ops will also gain skillsets via exposure to practical aspects and day-to-day problems of pharmaceutical research. Co-ops 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,if the candidateis selected for an interview, the applicant must be prepared to submit letters of recommendation, a brief research statement, and a copy of transcripts.

**Please note that visa sponsorship for this position is not available. Candidates must be able to provide proof of work authorization in the U.S. if they are offered the position.

Required Education & Experience:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in ChemistryORcurrently enrolled as a graduate student pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry.

• 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 4-6 months in 2025

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Candidates should have a significant interest in organic chemistry

• Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and preferably previous research experience that includes the use of various experimental techniques, electronic notebook recording,

• Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

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Requisition ID:R326588