About the role#
Sanofi is seeking a Medicinal Chemistry Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will work with the US-IDD Medicinal Chemistry team to support drug discovery programs.
What you'll do#
- Synthesize small molecule targets using reaction and reagent databases.
- Purify and characterize target compounds and intermediates.
- Use analytical techniques, including NMR and LCMS, for structural characterization.
- Register compounds in the corporate database.
- Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Use internal tools to analyze SAR data.
- Collaborate with team members to design and synthesize compounds.
- Solve chemistry challenges by consulting literature and team personnel.
- Follow HSE guidelines to ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
- Completed coursework in Organic Chemistry and a corresponding laboratory course.
- Experience executing synthetic organic chemistry and using purification techniques like silica gel chromatography.
- Experience with analytical instruments to interpret data and characterize novel compounds.
- Ability to relocate to Cambridge and work 40 hours per week.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for future visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: $29-$35 USD hourly.
About Sanofi
Sanofi is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Paris, France. It employs over 93,000 people across global offices. The company focuses on vaccines, rare diseases, neurology, immunology, and oncology. It also operates in the fields of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and consumer healthcare.
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