Discovery Pharmaceutics - Summer Intern

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Discovery Pharmaceutics - Summer Intern

San Diego, CA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Description

    At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing, and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. And we pursue the most promising science, wherever it might be found. Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine provides medicines for an array of health concerns in several therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Neuroscience, Oncology and Immunology. Please visit https://www.janssen.com/johnson-johnson-innovative-medicine for more information.

    We are Johnson & Johnson. Our mission drives us. Our patients inspire us. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

    Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Summer Intern position in the Discovery Pharmaceutics Group located in La Jolla, CA.

    Job Description

    We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented summer intern to join our Discovery Pharmaceutics team at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, La Jolla, CA. Under the mentorship of a Senior Scientist, the intern will perform comprehensive literature searches to identify formulation vehicles suitable for various parenteral routes of administration in preclinical species. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in preclinical research and drug product development.

    Responsibilities

    Potential responsibilities include:

    • Conduct thorough literature searches to identify and compile data on various formulation vehicles used in parenteral drug delivery systems.
    • Analyze search results and summarize in a clear and concise manner.
    • Prepare and present a comprehensive report on research findings to Global Discovery Pharmaceutics.
    • Collaborate with team members and participate in meetings to discuss progress and insights.

    Qualifications

    · Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Data Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or related field) with a strong interest in drug formulation and delivery.

    · Must be enrolled in university during the internship period.

    · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams

    · Excellent literature search skills and familiarity with scientific databases (e.g. PubMed, Scopus, etc.).

    · Ability to handle and analyze large datasets, particularly in the context of pharmaceutical research is preferred.

    · Proficient in data analysis and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint).

    · Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

    Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

    Primary Location NA-US-California-San Diego

    Organization Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)

    Job Function Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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    Hospital and Health Care
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