Dear Chemistry Juniors and Seniors, 

Looking for a paid summer internship position to advance your career while also receiving UCI course credit?  Genentech is looking summer interns from UCI Chemistry majors.  If you are interested please review the details below and let us know if you have any questions. 

Organization Name: Genentech

Organization Location: South San Francisco, CA

Organization Website: https://www.gene.com/  

How will students apply for this opportunity?

 
Interested students should email the Chemistry Undergraduate Program office (undergrad@chem.uci.edu) to express their interest and to check their eligibility for the UCI Field Studies in Chemistry Program. Please contact our office as soon as possible, as applications are rolling and the position when they find a suitable candidate; therefore, early application is encouraged. 
 
Eligible students must have a total UCI GPA of 2.8 or higher, be current UCI chemistry majors who have at least one full quarter remaining at UCI, after completion of the internship. If the student is eligible, they will receive additional instructions for submitting their application package. The application package for eligible students includes a cover letter on why the student would like to do the internship and a resume with current applicable qualifications. 
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Job Description

Genentech is seeking top-tier undergraduate students in chemistry, chemical biology, chemical engineering, and related fields who have an interest in organic synthesis for 10-12 week paid summer internships in our process chemistry group (up to 4 positions). Individually assigned projects may include development of methodology for organometallic transformations, new reactions, and biocatalysis. In addition to close mentorship from Genentech researchers, interns will gain valuable exposure to drug discovery and state-of-the-art pharmaceutical process research and development in our South San Francisco, CA, laboratories.

Duties will include:

a) Routine synthetic organic experiments to identify, isolate and purify organic compounds 

b) Detailed optimization of reaction conditions 

c) Thorough recording of experimental details using electronic notebook software

d) Collection of characterization data for starting materials, intermediates and products 

e) Adherence to all of Genentech's guidelines and rules, including safety practices

f) Contribution to forthcoming publications in peer-reviewed journals

g) Communication of research results in periodic written and oral presentations

Requirements

The ideal candidates will have completed at least 2 years of university education, including sophomore organic chemistry and related coursework. Strong preference will be given to students with significant experience within an academic or industrial synthetic organic research group (e.g. a full academic year or prior summer rotation). Other valuable skills include knowledge of compound identification by NMR and mass spectrometry; purification and isolation techniques such as HPLC and silica gel column chromatography; familiarity with proper handling techniques for moisture and air sensitive chemicals. Candidates may be asked to provide authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit a CV or resume, including a brief description of any prior hands-on research experience. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis beginning in January 2019 and all offers will be extended by March 15, 2019.