2025 Summer Intern - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry (SMAC), Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences (SMPS), gRED

2025 Summer Intern - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry (SMAC), Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences (SMPS), gRED

Department Summary

Doing what Patients need next.

We believe it's urgent to deliver medical solutions right now, even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives, courageous in both decision-making and action and believe that good business means a better world.

That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, CA (on-site).

The Opportunity

• Develop high-throughput oligonucleotide separation methods with ultra-short columns and non-linear gradient techniques.

• Conduct experimental testing to validate and refine the method's speed and efficiency in oligonucleotide impurity analysis.

• Collaborate with scientists to analyze results, interpret data, and document findings for potential workflow improvements in oligonucleotide analysis.

• Meet regularly with the mentor to discuss progress, results, and future plans. Engage in team collaborations to meet research goals.

• Attend department meetings and trainings.

• Summarize key research findings during the internship, deliver oral and poster presentations to the SMAC department and gRED scientific community.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).

• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are (Required)

Required Education:

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student)

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)

Required majors: Analytical Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related.

Required skills:

• Knowledge of liquid chromatography, separation science, and oligonucleotide chemistry.

• Experience on oligonucleotide separation and analysis using liquid chromatography.

• Great communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Skill in data summarization and presentation is desired.

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

• Experience on high-throughput liquid chromatography application is a plus.

• Hands-on experience on other analytical techniques (e.g., MS) is a plus.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco is $25.00-$45.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

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