Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

You can experience our Company’s world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise and contribute to the company’s leading discovery capabilities by applying for a scientific internship position in the Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) group within our Company’s Research Laboratories.

Under the direction of the group leader, the individual will:

Evaluate small molecule & biologic compounds in Transwell in vitro systems and understand molecule’s permeability.

Gain comprehensive understanding of physicochemical properties of drug molecules contributing to permeability.

Learn to correlate pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and biodistribution data sets to support drug discovery and development.

Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using statistical and analytical methods.

The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment to meet the research goals and to demonstrate the ability to communicate results of his/her work in both verbal and written formats.  In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, the candidate will be expected to keep careful records, comply with all required training, and maintain a focused attention on laboratory safety. We are seeking intern candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, and the ability to work in a multi-functional and team environment.

Location: West Point, PA

This is a full- time intern position. Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and must be funded 100% by the student.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other relevant discipline working towards a graduate degree.

Required Experience and Skills:

Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to 12 consecutive weeks beginning May of 2025.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: Various biochemical assays and molecular biology techniques: LC-MS/MS, understanding of physicochemical properties of drug molecules, basic pipetting, and dilution techniques.

Basic knowledge in biology and chemistry; demonstrated interests in understanding Quantitative structure–activity relationship of drug molecules.

Basic understanding of enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and pharmacokinetics

Basic understanding of mechanistic modeling and use of electronic notebook

Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills along with strengths in delivering results in fast-paced environment. 

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

FTP2025

MRL2025

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/22/2024

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Requisition ID:R310155