Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 5 hours ago
Synthetic Organic Chemistry Intern
San Diego, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$31/hr - $59/hrJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a motivated student for a summer internship in Synthetic Organic Chemistry based in San Diego, CA. The role involves conducting exploratory experiments, developing synthetic routes, and gaining exposure to drug discovery processes.
Pharmaceuticals
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and execute exploratory experiments focused on reaction discovery and optimization
Develop and evaluate synthetic routes for small molecule intermediates
Leverage modern high throughput experimentation techniques and catalysis to address key synthetic challenges
Synthesize, purify, and characterize relevant organic compounds
Analyze products and intermediates using NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, and related techniques
Maintain thorough and compliant electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation
Prepare technical reports and present findings to cross-functional project teams
Gain exposure to various other functions within the drug discovery teams at Johnson & Johnson
Participate in campus-wide activities across the Johnson & Johnson San Diego summer intern community
Be based in San Diego, CA
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment in an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor's or Ph.D. degree in a field within the chemical sciences
Completion of at least one year of organic chemistry course and lab work by the start of the internship
Familiarity with standard analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC) and synthetic workflows (work-ups, isolations, recrystallization, column chromatography)
Availability to work full-time during the internship period
Strong organizational skills, rigor, and proven track record to balance multiple tasks
Capacity to work independently as well as on a team
Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and strong oral and written communication skills
A minimum G.P.A. of 3.2 is strongly preferred
Preferred
Experience with any or all of the following synthetic paradigms: Organometallic, Photochemistry, Radical Chemistry, Cross-Coupling, Molecular Editing, Total Synthesis
Benefits
Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).
Company
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on developing medical solutions for some of the challenging diseases and medical conditions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Molly Perkins
VP, Head of Cell & Genetic Medicines Discovery
Recent News
2025-08-14
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