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AstraZeneca Summer 2025 Internships

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AstraZeneca is hiring for two summer 2025 internships that may be of interest to CBC students. Both roles are full-time, 12-week contracts (May 19–August 8, 2025) in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Analytical Science Summer Internship

This role has two separate headcount for the descriptions listed below:

  • Develop platform free drug and DAR methods
  • Mis-pair method for muti-specfic antibodies

Requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Current sophomores and juniors (expected graduation date after August 2025) majoring in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Analytical Science Intern details and application. Application will close December 9, 2024.

Biologics Engineering Summer Internship

Openings for 10 different projects including:

  • Cell Therapeutics and Engineering
  • Assay, Profiling and Pharmacology
  • Core TA – nnAA technologies
  • Protein Analytics and Developability
  • Protein Engineering & Novel Modalities
  • Protein Sciences – Critical Reagents

Requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Undergraduate junior, masters, or PhD level students majoring in BioEngineering, Biology, BioChemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Biologics Engineering Intern details and application.

TONIGHT: U of Utah Molecular Pharmaceutics Admissions Webinar

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The Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics at the University of Utah is accepting applications for its Fall 2024 Ph.D. Program!

Join them TONIGHT, October 2 at 8:00 PM EST for a Webinar on Graduate Student Admissions. This webinar is for potential applicants, as well as those interested in learning more about U of Utah’s research with biomaterials, nanoparticles, molecular imaging, drug delivery, and more.

The webinar is an opportunity to:

  1. Learn more about the research going on in the department.
  2. Understand how the admissions process works.
  3. Gain insight into student experience in the department.
  4. Ask your questions!

RSVP is required through this link.

Questions? Reach out to Hallie McCarthy at hallie.mccarthy@utah.edu,or consult their admissions page for details on applying.

UNC Drug Delivery PhD Program, Virtual Info Session

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Info Session: Monday, September 25, 2023

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Division of Pharmacoengineering & Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP) is engaged in research and education in drug delivery options to optimize the therapeutic efficacy of pharmacologically and immunologically active agents. It is a multidisciplinary endeavor requiring knowledge in pharmaceutics, chemistry, engineering, biochemistry, biologics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and biology.

DPMP is the only graduate program concentrated solely on delivery of pharmaceuticals and vaccines (drug delivery). You might be interested in this program if you are curious about research applying lipid nanoparticles, polymers, cells, and viruses to deliver therapies for cancer, infectious & autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative diseases.

DPMP students are from backgrounds like Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

PhD students are supported at $35,000+/yr stipend plus tuition, fees, and health insurance without a teaching assistant requirement. Students have the option of selecting labs after performing rotations. DPMP facilities are state of the art buildings and core research facilities all surrounded by the Research Triangle comprised of big and small Pharma, major universities, and other research institutions.

There will be a virtual information session on Monday, September 25 at 6:00 PM EST. Register here.

Participants are welcome to submit a question to be answered at the webinar.

After the event, a recording of the webinar will be available on the program’s webpage. Last year’s webinar is already posted.

MS Translational Pharmacology Info Session

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The Ohio State University’s 100% online master’s program in Translational Pharmacology prepares graduates for careers in drug development.

Translational pharmacology bridges across “the discovery, development, regulation, and use of pharmacologic agents to improve clinical outcome, and inform optimal use of therapeutics in patients.” Students will develop skills in preclinical or clinical trial design, toxicology, safety, or clinical pharmacology. This is also an opportunity to advance your career in research administration.

This program is designed for recent graduates and professionals with bioscience or animal science backgrounds who are interested in a career in clinical and translational pharmacology. There are two specializations:

  1. Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Trial Design
  2. Preclinical Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology

There are upcoming virtual Information Sessions on:

Admission is available for Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Applications for Autumn 2023 are due May 1st.

Summer Internships at Novartis

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Novartis is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pharmaceuticals. The company aims to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. They are working hard to produce breakthroughs and address unmet needs for patients with devastating diseases, including genetic disorders and certain deadly cancers. They also are committed to ensuring our medicines reach as many people as possible.

Novartis reached out to CBC and let us know that their summer internships will be posted here. Over the next few weeks they will continue to add positions, so interested students should check the website periodically. They expect postings to be split 50/50 for undergrad/grad, with around 200 total positions.

Job Openings at Pfizer for BS/MS

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Pfizer’s Medicinal Chemistry department located in Groton, CT is still seeking to fill positions at the BS and MS level. These may interest recent CBC graduates.

About the positions: As an Associate Scientist (BS) or Senior Associate Scientist (BS/MS) in Medicinal Chemistry at Pfizer you will play a vital role as a key contributor of a large, multi-disciplinary matrix team from project inception through to delivery of clinical drug candidates. You will provide key contributions to the implementation of medicinal chemistry strategies through development and execution of innovative chemistry and help to revolutionize Pfizer’s approach to the discovery and development of small molecule and synthetically-derived drugs. Follow the links above to apply or learn more.

2021 Pharmacy Scholars Program at UMich

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Join UM Pharmacy TOMORROW, February 10th from 4:30-5pm for a Zoom info session to learn more about the Interdisciplinary REU Program and the Pharmacy Scholars Program.  RSVP here.

The Pharmacy Scholars Program (PSP) is a unique summer pre-pharmacy program open to college juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and individuals thinking about a career transition to pharmacy school.

The PSP is a four week virtual boot camp that provides coursework and activities that prepare students to be confident in the interview process, and first year pharmacy school courses. It also introduces them to faculty and administrators in the College, and exposes participants to the variety of career options one has with a PharmD degree. During the program you will have an opportunity to:

  • Attend admission information sessions
  • Receive one-on-one academic advising
  • Hear from a variety of faculty and student guest speakers
  • Explore various careers in pharmacy
  • Be mentored by current students
  • Review coursework in topics such as chemistry, math, and calculations
  • Be exposed to first year pharmacy school courses and more
  • Receive advice on writing a CV and personal statement
  • Receive a stipend!

The February 22 application deadline is approaching quickly! Visit the website to learn more and apply.

New Job Openings at Pfizer

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Pfizer’s Medicinal Chemistry department located in Groton, CT is looking to fill multiple positions at the BS and MS level. These may interest recent CBC graduates. If you have not yet graduated but are interested in a career in pharma, read to the bottom of this post for contact information of an OSU alum at Pfizer who will be happy to answer questions you may have.

About the positions: As an Associate Scientist (BS) or Senior Associate Scientist (BS/MS) in Medicinal Chemistry at Pfizer you will play a vital role as a key contributor of a large, multi-disciplinary matrix team from project inception through to delivery of clinical drug candidates. You will provide key contributions to the implementation of medicinal chemistry strategies through development and execution of innovative chemistry and help to revolutionize Pfizer’s approach to the discovery and development of small molecule and synthetically-derived drugs. Follow the links above to apply or learn more.

If you have any questions about these positions or a career in pharma, you are invited to contact Pfizer’s designated point of contact for Ohio State, Michael Herr (Michael.Herr@pfizer.com). Michael is an OSU alum and now a Senior Scientist at Pfizer.