GSK · 1 week ago
Summer Intern/Medicinal Chemistry
US-Upper Providence PA/Onsite
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $43/hr
Start in 2026 SpringGSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to combat diseases. They are seeking a Summer Intern in Medicinal Chemistry to focus on organic synthesis and modern chemical technologies, contributing to drug development through collaboration with experienced scientists and project teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Synthesis of new chemical entities
Medicinal chemistry data analytics
Designing compounds to test medicinal chemistry hypotheses
Learning technological advances when opportunities arise
Accurate notebook recording
Reaction set-up techniques
Simple workup procedures
Thin layer and flash chromatography
Basic NMR and mass spectroscopy interpretation
Safe laboratory practices
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a BS/BA in Chemistry OR Pursuing MS/MA, or PhD student in Organic Chemistry
Experience with basic mass spectroscopy and NMR interpretation
Experience with purification and isolation of organic molecules, including flash chromatography
Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12 week internship (May/June ~ August 2026)
Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible
Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date
Completion of the immersive GSK Digital Assessment is required to proceed in the application process
Preferred
Candidate with research focus in organic/synthetic chemistry and with undergraduate research experience
Candidate with prior biotech research or pharmaceutical co-op/internship experience
Track record of working in a team environment
Benefits
Relocation stipend
Competitive hourly pay rate
Medical benefits
Fringe benefits
Overtime pay
Company
GSK
We are uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our community guidelines: https://gsk.to/socialmedia
Founded in 1929
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.51MKey Investors
CARB-X
2021-03-02Grant· $18M
2020-09-23Grant· $7.51M
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Leadership Team
Julie Brown
CFO
Mike Elmore
SVP & Chief Information Security Officer, GSK
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