Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry Intern

As the Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry Intern reporting to the Principal Research Associate, you will gain hands-on organic chemistry laboratory experience within a biotechnology environment working alongside our Medicinal Chemistry team. This role offers the opportunity to learn how to conduct organic chemistry experiments to synthesize compounds that will be evaluated in biological assays, contributing directly to ongoing research efforts. 

This position is a 10-week paid summer internship $22/hour working 40 hours a week onsite at our San Francisco facility. The internship dates are June 8 through August 14.  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Your work will primarily encompass: 

• Synthesizing, purifying, and characterizing small molecules in support of Olema drug discovery programs 
• Conducting laboratory experiments in consultation with Chemistry team members 
• Utilizing databases such as Reaxys or SciFinder to design and plan your experiments 
• Acquiring and interpreting analytical data (eg. HPLC, LCMS, and NMR) 
• Keeping excellent records of experimental procedures and acquired data in lab notebook 
• Summarizing and presenting your experimental findings in group meetings 

Ideal Candidate Profile >>> Highly Motivated Student Studying Synthetic Organic Chemistry (or Closely Related Field) 

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role. 

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate program or 2026 graduate, required 
• Currently a standing junior or senior, required 
• Currently majoring in and/or taking Chemistry classes or closely related field of study, required 
• Taken undergraduate-level Organic Chemistry; 2 semesters prior to the start of the internship, required 
• Previous hands-on laboratory experience in Organic Chemistry, strongly preferred 
• Currently working in a research lab, strongly preferred 

Attributes: 

• Organized and detail-oriented 
• Highly self-motivated with a strong desire to learn 
• Strong interest in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery

The base pay for this position is $22/hour. 

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