Job Description What will you be doing? The Compound Management group is a delivery focused team where we collaborate to support projects aiming to impact patients’ lives. We are responsible for the storage and timely provision of chemical compounds to AstraZeneca’s drug discovery projects! We belong in Discovery Sciences – our wider function that applies deep technical expertise in specialist technologies to support the delivery of targets and molecules to the early AstraZeneca pipeline. We manage compounds entering the AZ collection and process them in requested formats for use across Drug Discovery assays, both locally and globally. Our group requires a wide range of skills including working with automated liquid handlers, applying predictive data science and database management, structural elucidation and purity assessment by analytical chemistry, assay support and logistics. We have invested in bespoke automation technology, labware and systems and offer a platform to apply this range of specialisms! Successful candidates will gain experience in highly automated processing, including retrieval of tubes from stores, weighing of solids, automated solubilisation on liquid handlers, automated acoustic dispense of liquids into plate format for Drug Discovery assays. Additionally, these activities combine aspects of logistics, supply management, quality management, data science and analytical LCMS. Key skills you would be expected to gain from this experience are: Working with liquid handlers, robots and automated processing systems Structural analysis and purity assessment of compounds via mass spectrometry A broad understanding of the application of Drug Discovery assays and data-dependent workflows We would also rotate the intern across the various disciplines within our team and encourage hands-on application of our procedures overseen by our experts. Access to relevant reading material and on-line resources will also be provided. The program supervisor will augment practical exposure with strategic insight into Drug Discovery and the pharmaceutical process. What are we looking for? At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds. A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore. AstraZeneca has partnered with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Broadening Horizons in the Chemical Sciences programme, to support chemists from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds pursue careers in the chemical sciences. This internship is being offered to the Broadening Horizons Cohort to support this programme and our commitments to it. Enthusiasm, professionalism and a sense of fun are key to this role, as well as the ability to work as part of a team. You should be curious about industrial pharmaceutical chemistry and passionate about using cutting edge science to develop and deliver medicines which make a difference to patients’ lives. You should also have a good academic background and be prepared to apply your knowledge of pharmacy and the patient in a practical way. This role is aimed at students who are interested in gaining practical work experience, developing their understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, building a network and seeing where their skills may align with a future career within the pharmaceutical industry. . What can we offer you? Summer Internship positions are available at the Discovery Centre (DISC) (Cambridge)site. . During the (8-12) week placement you will gain a useful insight into the Pharmaceutical industry and the variety of opportunities available to Chemists within our organisation. Role requirements. Applications for Summer Internships will be open until 15/03/2024 and you can expect to hear from us W/C 01/04/2024. Interviews will be held in April and will be virtual. The placements will take place from May/Junefor (8-12) weeks. A salary will be paid. Applicants must be a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry Broadening Horizons programme and this will be checked during the application process. Date Posted 23-Feb-2024 Closing Date 15-Mar-2024 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca offers a summer internship in Compound Synthesis & Management at the Discovery Centre in Cambridge, UK. The program focuses on automated processing, structural analysis, and Drug Discovery assays, providing hands-on experience and insights into the pharmaceutical industry. Open to members of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Broadening Horizons programme, it aims to foster inclusive, supportive environments for chemists from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Compound Synthesis & Management Summer Intern

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