Job Description
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we follow the science, we can deliver great medicines. We believe that a research-driven enterprise, dedicated to world-class science, can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
This is an opportunity to join our talented and dedicated chemistry team, located in the Francis Crick Research Institute in London, as a placement student and help build a strong foundation for success in your future scientific career.
The London-based facility combines our leading drug discovery capabilities and world-class research and development expertise with the best of the regions’ talent and has a mission of turning breakthrough science into meaningful and impactful medicines.
We are looking for enthusiastic students looking to pursue a career in chemistry and are interested in cutting-edge technology to design… and synthesise medicines of the future.
Responsibilities
Focus on Results
• Become an integral part of a discovery chemistry project team conducting novel research to discover innovative therapeutics
• Become proficient in the laboratory and competent in the use of standard and advanced laboratory equipment
• Under guidance, synthesise compounds that will allow program teams to make key decisions and advance projects
Communication and Collaboration
• Present results and ideas in writing, and in meetings as verbal updates and presentations
• Show curiosity and ask questions to drive scientific learning and delivery
Maintaining our organisation’s high standards of ethics and safety
• Keep up-to-date records of experiments in an electronic notebook
• Comply with our organisation’s laboratory safety rules and philosophy
Gain Experience
• Experience the scientific environment of a large global pharmaceutical company. As part of your role within the team you will get the opportunity to gain experience in the following drug discovery activities:
• Synthesis of compounds for biological profiling
• Design of compounds to modulate biological targets
• Application of molecular modelling techniques in molecular design
Requirements
• Studying a chemistry related discipline (or equivalent qualification) at university
• Strong preference or interest in synthetic chemistry techniques
• Passion for scientific discovery
• Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency and accountability
• Comprehends and aligns with our organisation’s core values
• Aligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity
• Demonstrates initiative, proactivity and academic curiosity
• E ncourages and boosts their colleagues through teamwork
• Communicates, participates and collaborates as one team
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and improve performance through feedback
Location
You will be based primarily on-site in the Francis Crick Institute, London
How to Apply (Please Read):
Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the ‘resume/CV’ section.
Our standard future talent recruitment process is: An online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.
Provisional final assessment dates will be held from November 2024
Deadline:
Monday 7th October 11:59pm 2024
Next Steps:
In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two – three weeks of the application closing date.
Start Date:
June 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
For more Information visit our Future Talent page!
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Job Posting End Date:
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Job Posting End Date:10/08/2024
A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R312640
Company: MSD
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