What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, CMC Process Chemistry position at Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc?
Intern, CMC Process Chemistry
Who we are:
Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for rare diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.
The impact you will make:
Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Intern to join our CMC process chemistry group for a summer internship. The Intern will advance the understanding of material focusing on the solid-state properties. The suitable candidate should have sound knowledge and understanding on physical chemistry and chemical engineering emphasizing transport and thermodynamics of mass and heat. The candidate will work closely with senior members of CMC to gain experience with state-of-the-art techniques in process chemistry. The successful candidate should demonstrate a track record of scientific curiosity and willingness to explore new frontiers in process chemistry.
This is an onsite based role in Cambridge, MA.
Key Responsibilities
Advance knowledge of material science focus on physical chemistry, chemical engineering, thermo/mass transport and solid-state development
Develop and extend the understanding of material property and verify the theory/mechanism with experiments
Work across the scientific disciplines within CMC and collaborate with other groups to advance the application
Minimum Requirements
Must be currently enrolled in an academic program
Graduate student in the fields of material science or chemical engineering
Must have knowledge and understanding of material solid-state properties and thermo/mass transport in chemical engineering discipline
Experience in experiment design, execution and material characterization with various instruments
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with solid state and physicochemical properties of organic small molecules
Hands on experience with experiment set up and material characterization
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