2026 Future Talent Program – Modeling & Informatics - Co-op

Scorpion Therapeutics; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics offers a 4-6 month co-op in molecular modeling or cheminformatics within drug discovery. You will contribute to research projects and team efforts, applying docking, molecular dynamics, and machine learning to support hypothesis-driven drug discovery.

Seeking students pursuing BS/BA or advanced degrees with a strong academic record; programming skills are preferred. Locations include Rahway, NJ; Boston, MA; West Point, PA; and South San Francisco, CA, with no travel

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/BA or Master’s/Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, informatics, or related fields.
• At least 2 years of BS/BA or 1 year of graduate studies completed; enrolled at time of application.
• Strong academic record; programming skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Employ data, models, and computational methods (e.g., docking, molecular dynamics, machine learning) to support hypothesis-driven drug discovery.
• Gain exposure to research across drug development stages.

Skills

Programming skills

Data modeling

Computational methods

Education

BS/BA or higher in chemistry/biochemistry/biophysics/informatics

Tools

Docking

Molecular dynamics

Machine learning

Job description

Role:

Participate in a 4-6 month co-op in molecular modeling or cheminformatics within drug discovery, contributing to research projects or team efforts.

Responsibilities:

Employ data, models, and computational methods (e.g., docking, molecular dynamics, machine learning) to support hypothesis-driven drug discovery; gain exposure to research across drug development stages.

Requirements:

Pursuing BS/BA or Master’s/Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, informatics, or related fields; at least 2 years of BS/BA or 1 year of graduate studies completed; enrolled at the time of application and continuing education during the placement; strong academic record, programming skills preferred.

HighValue:

Research in molecular modeling/cheminformatics relevant to drug discovery, with focus on computational approaches; potential for involvement in early-stage to preclinical research.

WorkSetup:

Multiple U.S. locations (Rahway NJ, Boston MA, West Point PA, South San Francisco CA); no travel required.