Peptide Drug Development Intern - Chemistry Undergrad

649 Zihipp Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional mentorship

Paid volunteering leave

Job summary

Pfizer UK invites undergraduates to join the 12-month Undergraduate Programme in Peptide Drug Development, hosted by the Internal Medicine Innovation Centre (IMIC). You will contribute to formulation development and learn state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including HPLC/UPLC, to support peptide drug candidates.

You'll gain hands-on experience in stability studies, solubility screening, and data interpretation while working within a collaborative lab, mentored by Pfizer's global R&D experts

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to formulation development of peptide drug candidates.
• Learn and apply analytical techniques (HPLC/UPLC) for peptide characterization.
• Set up and monitor solubility screening and stability studies.
• Interpret data and assist experimental planning in a team setting.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Laboratory experience

AI literate

Education

Undergraduate degree (BSc or higher) in chemistry/biochemistry or related discipline

Job description

Pfizer UK invites undergraduates to join the 12-month Undergraduate Programme in Peptide Drug Development, hosted by the Internal Medicine Innovation Centre (IMIC). You will contribute to formulation development and learn state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including HPLC/UPLC, to support peptide drug candidates.

You'll gain hands-on experience in stability studies, solubility screening, and data interpretation while working within a collaborative lab, mentored by Pfizer's global R&D experts