For-Credit Research Associate Intern (Fall 2026)

Genesis Drug Discovery & Development; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Genesis Drug Discovery & Development in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a For-Credit Research Associate Intern for Fall 2026. The role emphasizes multi-disciplinary organic synthesis, hit-to-lead efforts, and potential library synthesis under supervision.

Internship requires current enrollment in biological sciences or related fields, hands-on synthesis and chromatography experience, and the ability to work independently and within a team; on-site reporting to the Hamilton office.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in an accredited college.
• Pursuing a science major for which internship would be accepted for academic credit.
• Hands-on experience in multi-step organic synthesis, purification, and structural characterization.
• Modern chromatographic techniques, including flash chromatography, preparative scale HPLC, and LCMS.
• Parallel synthesis or solid-phase chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform organic synthesis for research projects.
• Contribute to library synthesis of compounds for the research's compound collection.
• Report findings to the Department Director and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Purification

Structural characterization

Chromatography

Flash chromatography

Preparative HPLC

LCMS

Parallel synthesis

Solid-phase chemistry

Tools

HPLC

LCMS

Flash chromatography equipment

Job description

For-Credit Research Associate Intern (Fall 2026)

Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Job Description

Position Title: Research Associate Intern

Position Type: Internship

Location: Hamilton, NJ

This is NOT a remote position. Candidate MUST report to Hamilton Office every workday.

Summary: The intern will participate in a multi-disciplinary team and will perform organic synthesis for one or multiple research projects, focusing on hit to lead or lead optimization against novel drug targets. Additionally, the Intern may be involved in library synthesis of compounds to be included in research's compound collection, or a collaborative project with a partner company. Responsibilities include reporting to the Department Director and/or others assigned, the intern will work effectively both independent and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) required

• Must be a current student in an accredited college
• Must be pursuing a major in Biological Sciences or other science-based major, for which internship would be accepted for academic credit
• Hands-on experience in multi-step organic synthesis, purification, and structural characterization
• Modern chromatographic techniques, including flash chromatography, preparative scale HPLC, and LCMS
• Parallel synthesis or solid phase chemistry

Please check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Genesis Global Group is an equal opportunity employer.