Medicinal Chemistry Intern

The Medicinal Chemistry Unit is a part of the Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design Technologies (MCDDT) Department within the Global Research and Preclinical Development Area of Chiesi Farmaceutici.

Our mission is to provide medicinal chemistry expertise across all phases of drug discovery, from target identification to clinical candidate selection, thereby supporting and expanding company’s pipeline.

We are seeking a highly motivated and engaged team worker with a passion for hands-on science and desire for continuous learning to join our team.

Activities:

• Peptide/organic chemistry synthesis: preparation and scale-up of novel peptide active molecules

• Characterization of synthesized molecules and interpretation of analytical data

• Documentation and evaluation of experiments

Education:

• Master’s degree in chemistry/medicinal chemistry or a Ph.D. in organic/medicinal chemistry

• Master thesis in a (peptide) synthesis lab is a plus (at least 6 months)

Language:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge in the field of organic synthetic chemistry/solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and/or solid phase oligonucleotides synthesis (SPOS)

• Basic expertise in NMR and LC-MS techniques

• Basic knowledge of scientific databases (SciFinder, Reaxys)

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a team.

• Goal-oriented mindset.

• Strong communication skills.

Contract:

6 months internship
Monthly Reimbursement of 1000 Euros

Free access to internal canteen for lunch and Meal vouchers for each day of remote activities

Free shuttle for Chiesi employees from Parma railway station to Chiesi Research Center or free pass for urban public transport