Eli Lilly & Co
Organic Chemistry Intern
For more than 130 years, Lilly has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people in the United States and around the world. We address these needs primarily by developing innovative medicines-investing a higher percentage of our sales in research and development than any other major pharmaceutical company. If you are interested in being considered for employment with a "Best in Class" Pharmaceutical company, please review the following opportunity:
Organic Chemistry Internships
We are looking for motivated interns who desire a career in organic chemistry. Positions offered are 12-week assignments that begin in either May or June of 2008. Each intern will be assigned a project, which will allow him/her to actively contribute to the company and build understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and Eli Lilly and Company. Interns will interact with other professionals, including exposure to Lilly senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. Accomplishments will be presented during a poster session that will be scheduled during the duration of the internship.
KEY OBJECTIVES/DELIVERABLES:
- Provide practical solutions to a real-world project
- Work individually with supervisor to determine and achieve project goals
- Document and present project accomplishments at a poster session
Qualifications: Class of 2009. Chemistry Major
- Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Eli Lilly and Company does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES:
- Strong skills in problem assessment/analysis, communication (written and oral), and teamwork
- Knowledge of reaction set-up, product purification, and analytical techniques for product characterization
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Lilly credits its exceptional employees for its successes, and knows the key to ongoing achievement lies in attracting and retaining the best people. A company rich in heritage, Lilly employs individuals, conducts research and markets products worldwide. By providing for the unmet needs of our customers through a continuous stream of innovation, we will outgrow all competitors.
Lilly earns consistent and wide recognition for creating an exceptional work environment:
- Business Week magazine 50 Best Places To Launch A Career
- FORTUNE America's Most Admired Companies
- FORTUNE 50 Best Companies for Minorities
- Working Mother 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
- Industry Week magazine 100 Best-Managed Companies
- Business Ethics magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens
- Science magazine Best Companies for Scientists
To apply: Submit a resume via Crusader Connections
FYI - Thomas Grein is Treasurer of Lilly and an alumnus of Holy Cross from the Class of 1973
Deadline: Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 11:59 pm EST
For more information, please visit http://www.lilly.com