Summer 2025 - Discovery Chemistry Internship
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at
Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely
interesting work happens every day, in every department. From
optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell
therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and
the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and
thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside
high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the
importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We
offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs
that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their
goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more:
.Position SummaryWe have an exciting undergraduate internship
opportunity at our San Diego, CA site within our dynamic small
molecule drug discovery organization. As an intern, you will be at
the forefront of developing innovative chemical transformations
that are crucial to our drug discovery process. You will be tasked
with using organic chemistry to prepare key intermediates and
spearhead the investigation into the scope, mechanism, and
optimization of chemical transformations.This role offers a
fantastic opportunity for personal and scientific development,
allowing you to gain experience in a pharmaceutical company while
honing technical skills relevant to drug discovery. Additionally,
you will have the chance to expand your professional network and be
mentored by experienced industry professionals in a stimulating and
rewarding environment. In addition to contributing in the lab as an
organic chemist, our interns will gain an appreciation and
understanding of the many types of scientists it takes to discover
a drug and deliver it to patients by meeting with diverse groups
that comprise the drug discovery team. If you are passionate about
chemistry and eager to advance your professional development while
contributing to the creation of life-changing medicines, we
encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Key
Responsibilities
- Preparation of molecules of interest through multi-step organic
synthesis
- The isolation and purification of reaction products by standard
laboratory methods
- Characterization of reaction products using NMR and LCMS
- Literature evaluation of proposed reactions and reaction
routes
- Optimizing novel chemical transformations
- Following proper procedures for maintaining an electronic lab
notebook
- Participating and contributing to scientific discussions,
meetings and presentations
- Contributing to a research effort that may be amenable to
publication or public presentation Qualifications & Experience
- Completed their 2nd or 3rd year in college, but will not hold a
bachelor's degree before summer 2025
- Two years of chemistry coursework at the college level; organic
chemistry I/II required
- Strong preference for candidates with prior research experience
in academic or industrial settings
- Self-motivated to learn and contribute, with demonstrated
examples of independent productivity and team-based interpersonal
skills
- Enthusiastic and curious about science, laboratory work, and
drug discoveryThe starting compensation for this job is a range
from $21.00/hour - $29.00/hour. The starting pay rate takes into
account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the
geographic location where work is performed. Final individual
compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience
and education level.If you come across a role that intrigues you
but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to
apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will
transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work,
Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as
Transforming patients' lives through science--- , every BMS
employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond
ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents
and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting
diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion,
innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring
out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site
Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines
where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure
includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and
remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is
determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned
facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work
model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these
roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and
is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a
positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design
roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients
or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as
directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring
that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent
recruitment process, reasonable workplace
accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
Applicants can request a reasonable workplace
accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you
require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this
application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your
inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.If
you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for
this position, please visit this page for important additional
information: Any data processed in connection with role
applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data
privacy policies and regulations.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, El Centro , Summer 2025 - Discovery Chemistry Internship, Other , San Diego, California
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