Future Talent Program – Discovery Chemistry & Process Research Intern

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 4,500 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an eager chemistry student to join a 12-week internship in our organic synthesis lab. You will tackle real-world pharmaceutical research questions under supervision, contributing to synthetic route exploration and process development.

You will perform high-throughput experiments, manage ELN documentation, and present results in team meetings. Eligible juniors/seniors or grad students in chemistry with strong GPA may apply; US/PR residents only.

Qualifications

• Sophomore–senior pursuing a bachelor's in chemistry or graduate student pursuing a master's or Ph.D. in chemistry.
• Completed at least two years of studies toward a bachelor's degree by June 2027.
• Available to work full-time for ~10–12 weeks from May–August 2027.
• Strong interest in organic chemistry and pharma R&D applications.
• Basic lab skills and ELN documentation experience.
• GPA 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• PI approval required before applying.
• US and Puerto Rico residents only; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Complete research projects during an internship of up to 12 weeks.
• Work alongside company scientists in an organic synthesis lab.
• Solve challenging synthetic chemistry problems relevant to pharma R&D.
• Advance chemical synthesis, reaction development, and enabling technologies.
• Develop synthetic routes to potential drug candidates.
• Conduct high-throughput and data-rich experimentation, cheminformatics, and lab automation.
• Apply data science and informatics to reaction optimization.
• Participate in departmental and project team meetings.
• Work as an integrated member of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Adhere to safe laboratory practices.
• Present research results in oral and written formats.

Skills

Organic Chemistry

Synthetic Chemistry

Laboratory Automation

Data Science

Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (pursuing)

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry (pursuing)

Tools

Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

Job description

• Complete one or more specially designed research projects during an internship of up to 12 weeks
• Work alongside company scientists in an organic synthesis laboratory
• Solve challenging synthetic chemistry problems relevant to pharmaceutical research and development
• Advance chemical synthesis, reaction development, and enabling technologies using modern organic chemistry
• Develop synthetic routes to potential drug candidates
• Conduct high-throughput and data-rich experimentation, bio- and chemocatalysis screening and development, laboratory automation, flow chemistry, and labeled compound synthesis
• Apply data science and informatics approaches to reaction optimization and process understanding
• Participate in departmental and project team meetings
• Work as an integrated member of multidisciplinary company project teams
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebooks
• Adhere to safe laboratory practices
• Present research results in oral and written formats

Requirements

• Currently enrolled sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry, OR currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry
• Must have completed at least two years of studies towards a bachelor's degree by June 2027
• Available to work full-time for approximately 10–12 weeks from May–August 2027
• Strong interest in organic chemistry and its application to pharmaceutical research and development
• Basic laboratory skills and prior research experience involving standard experimental techniques and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Must obtain approval from principal investigator (PI) prior to applying
• US and Puerto Rico residents only
• No visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in organic chemistry, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development, with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and data analysis. Proficient in maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks and adhering to safe laboratory practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Organic Chemistry
• Synthetic Chemistry
• Laboratory Automation
• Data Science
• Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Chemical Synthesis
• Reaction Development
• High-Throughput Experimentation
• Bio-Catalysis
• Chemocatalysis Screening
• Flow Chemistry
• Labeled Compound Synthesis
• Data Analysis
• Process Optimization
• Experimental Techniques

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical Research
• Research Projects
• Laboratory Practices
• Multidisciplinary Teams
• GPA Requirement