Share Email Opening Title Intern: Oncology Chemistry  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   About the Organization AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, inflammation, autoimmune, oncology, infection and neuroscience diseases. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. For more information please visit www.astrazeneca.com .   Description AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, inflammation, autoimmune, oncology, infection and neuroscience diseases. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are working towards obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field for an internship during the summer of 2017.  This summer internship opportunity in Oncology Chemistry. The primary function of the Medicinal Chemistry Intern is the synthesis of drug candidates by conducting laboratory projects/experiments, and in support of this to generate, interpret and report complex scientific data.   Core Responsibilities: Performs chemical experiments accurately and efficiently by working closely with their supervisor while following SOPs and safety/environmental protocols. Synthesizes, purifies, acquires and analyzes data of chemical intermediates from multi-step syntheses and final drug candidates that are submitted for biological evaluation. Documents results of experiments in their laboratory notebook in compliance with the laboratory notebook SOPs. Experimental details should be captured in a fashion sufficient to facilitate reproducibility. Operates and maintains equipment and instruments with a high degree of technical proficiency. Frequently updates supervisor with detailed communication of results. Presents experimental results in project and/or team meetings environment. Keeps own knowledge current regarding appropriate techniques and scientific advances, applying knowledge to the job responsibilities.   Position Requirements Position Requirements: The minimum requirement for the Medicinal Chemistry Intern position is completion of organic chemistry I/II and the accompanying organic chemistry laboratory coursework.   Undergraduate research experience preferred but not required.   Qualifying applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed a BS, BA degree program in chemistry or a related science Applicants who hold a PhD will not be considered. Current Sophomore Junior, and Senior  candidates. Grade Point Average 3.0 or better   Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal   Location Waltham, MA   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AstraZenecaPharmaceuticalsInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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