Discovery Medicinal Chemistry Internship

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Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

This position has allocated resources for relocation support Synthetic Organic Chemistry Summer Intern, Johnson & Johnson Spring House (Undergraduate Student)

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an undergraduate student for a synthetic organic chemistry intern position, located in Spring House, PA. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and Med Tech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Learn more at  We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

We are currently seeking an outstanding and motivated individual to work in the Discovery Chemistry group located in Spring House, PA, as a summer intern. The internship program is focused on providing an undergraduate college student the opportunity to learn about the role of organic chemistry in drug discovery research. The position offers real‑life training in the skills and tools relevant to perform as a drug discovery chemist.

The synthetic organic chemistry intern will:

• Work collaboratively with a Johnson & Johnson scientist
• Synthesize, purify, and characterize novel drug‑like compounds
• Enable reaction discovery to address key synthetic challenges
• Participate and present at project team meetings
• Be exposed to various other functions within the drug discovery teams at Johnson & Johnson
• Participate in campus‑wide activities across the Spring House summer intern community
• Be based in Spring House, PA (suburban Philadelphia area)

• Candidates must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a B.S. degree or equivalent in chemistry.
• Completion of introductory organic chemistry laboratory and coursework is required.
• A minimum G.P.A. of 3.2 is strongly preferred.
• Prior undergraduate research experience (outside of standard curriculum) is preferred.
• Familiarity with modern analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC), various reaction techniques, and safe laboratory practices is preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for…