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Chemistry

Location: United States
Experience Type: Free Trainings, Projects (Unpaid)
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Design, synthesis and validation of bioactive compounds

Welcome to the LifeArc Chemistry Job Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

The Chemical Biology team focuses on the design and synthesis of drug-like molecules for the treatment of various diseases.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a LifeArc associate scientist and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Chemical Biology team does every day. You’ll gain knowledge and skills in:
– Designing and synthesising bioactive compounds
– Interpreting data from biochemical validation experiments
– Communicating project findings

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to enhance and strengthen your CV as you explore career options and a potential career at LifeArc.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Designing a range of PROTACs against a cancer protein
    Designing PROTAC candidates

    • Chemical Analysis
    • Molecular Design
    • Research Design
    • Chemical Modeling
  • Sketching out a synthesis route for a PROTAC molecule using click chemistry
    PROTAC synthesis using click chemistry

    • Chemical Synthesis
  • Experimental validation of PROTACs
    Validation of candidate PROTACs

    • Data Interpretation
    • Research Presentation
  • Presentation of results
    Final presentation

    • Data Interpretation
    • Research Communication
    • Presentation Preparation
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

Sponsor
LifeArc
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Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Email
career@swarthmore.edu
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

M Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
T Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
W Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
TH Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
F Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.

Meet the Team

Claire Klieger Meet Claire Klieger
Erin Massey Meet Erin Massey
Kristie Beucler Meet Kristie Beucler
Jennifer Barrington Meet Jennifer Barrington
Pattie Kim-Keefer Meet Pattie Kim-Keefer
Kelly Dougherty Meet Kelly Dougherty
Lisa Maginnis Meet Lisa Maginnis
Talia Barnes Meet Talia Barnes
Phone
(610) 328–8352
Email
career@swarthmore.edu
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

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