Full Job Description
The Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry department at Jazz Pharmaceuticals are looking for a highly motivated student with a passion for synthetic chemistry to join our team on a 12-month internship
Qualification Requirements
Undergraduate in a Chemistry based degree with at least 2 years of study.
Salary – £24,000 per annum
Benefits
- Holiday Allowance – 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
- Pension – Employee 5%, Employer 3%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site Parking
- Flexi-time
Location – Sittingbourne, Kent
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Duration – 12 months
Start Date – September 2025
Interview Date – Week commencing 3rd March 2025 on site in Kent
Closing Date for Applications – 30th January
To Apply
Please click the apply now button to submit your CV and Cover Letter. If you have any difficulty in applying, please contact us at [email protected]
Next Steps
Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.
The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview.
Job Description
You will be working within a patient-focused, science-driven and multi-disciplinary biopharmaceutical environment, with exposure to the key activities and responsibilities of an organic chemist in the drug discovery process. Working in our state-of-the-art labs, you will carry out a wide range of synthetic reactions and utilise purification and characterisation techniques to deliver novel compounds designed towards biological targets, developing your practical chemistry skills. There will be opportunities to deepen your understanding in organic and medicinal chemistry, as well as enhancing your communication skills via presentation of your work to other chemists and wider teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execution of multi-step organic syntheses for the preparation of small-molecule agents.
- Use modern purification techniques (automated column chromatography and HPLC).
- Structural characterisation using modern analytical techniques.
- Understanding and implementing the laboratory risk assessment process to underpin safe laboratory working.
- Learning to interpret experimental observations and results and manage research strategy.
- Clear and detailed recording of experimental procedures and results in an electronic lab notebook.
- Presentation of work in team and project meetings, with effective communication to key stakeholders, internally and externally.
- Collaboration with other departments and functions to advance research programs.
- Writing of one or more summary reports during the placement.
Candidate Requirements
Skills required
- Passion for drug discovery and synthetic organic chemistry, with a problem-solving attitude.
- Highly motivated individual, with a strong willingness to learn and improve upon knowledge and laboratory skills gained at university.
- Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and the application of this in a practical setting.
- Understanding of NMR and other characterisation techniques.
- The ability to interpret experimental results and use conclusions to guide future experimental work.
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently through assigned work packages, and to collaborate with other chemists and scientists across diverse departments.
- Excellent organisation skills and time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks and complete within defined deadlines.
Personal Qualities
- Hard-working
- Ability to solve problems, interact with others and manage a varied workload.
- Is self-motivated to achieve high quality results within defined timeframes
- Attention to detail
Things To Be Considered
Please ensure that you are willing and able to live within commutable distance of the company site before applying.
Cogent Skills Placements Service are managing the recruitment for this placement at our client's request, therefore we ask that applications are made through our website please.
About Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. Jazz Pharmaceuticals are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases—often with limited or no therapeutic options. They have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early-to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. They actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries.
