Organic Synthesis Research Intern: Hit-to-Lead

Genesis Drug Discovery & Development; Hamilton (NJ); Hybrid; 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

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.