CAS 2027 Cheminformatics Scientist Summer Intern

CAS, the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, is seeking a Cheminformatics Scientist Summer Intern to support chemical information analysis and development of an internal curation platform. The intern will contribute to front-end and back-end development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support Agile software development activities.

What you'll do:

• Support back-end and front-end development efforts
• Maintain detailed records of various activities and contribute to the documentation of methodologies and findings
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including chemists, biologists, and data scientists, to support various projects
• Assist with developing services and systems within an Agile Development team
• Collaborate with local and global teammates and product owners grooming backlogs for upcoming development sprints
• Connect across the organization through the Summer Intern Program to build influential working relationships, preparing your career for tomorrow
• Stay abreast of the latest trends through individual and team training opportunities

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in programming languages such as Python and Java
• Eagerness to explore and responsibly adopt emerging AI technologies to improve productivity, accelerate development cycles, enhance data quality, and drive innovation in cheminformatics and software development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment as well as independently
• Self-motivated individual with a passion for accuracy and attention to detail
• Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Benefits:

• Connect across the organization through the Summer Intern Program to build influential working relationships, preparing your career for tomorrow.
• Individual and team training opportunities