2026 Summer Intern | Medicinal Chemistry at Ionis… · Carlsbad

Summary: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a leader in RNA-targeted medicines, dedicated to medical breakthroughs for serious diseases. The internship offers hands-on experience in multi-step organic synthesis and modern spectroscopic methods, fostering scientific interest and professional development. Responsibilities: - The project will involve multi-step organic synthesis - While working on the target molecules, the student intern will gain hands-on experience in multi-step synthetic techniques and modern spectroscopic methods - Additionally, the intern will be immersed in the scientific environment at Ionis, reinforcing their interest in science—one of the key goals of our internship program Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled as a Chemistry major with experience in organic chemistry laboratory work - MUST be currently enrolled in a U.S. Undergraduate and/or Graduate Degree Program and not graduating prior to the completion of the Ionis internship - MUST be able to begin internship between 6/8 and 8/14/2026 - MUST be able and willing to remain in program through at least 8/14/2026 - MUST be able and willing to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of organic chemistry lab safety practices preferred Required Skills: Organic Chemistry Important Skills: Laboratory Work Nice-to-Have Skills: Lab Safety Practices Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Weekly stipend (for onsite interns only), Housing/Travel assistance available for eligible, out-of-area interns, Networking and bonding social events, Interaction with diverse and motivated teams/departments