Employment Type : Full-Time
JOB DESCRIPTION COMPANY OVERVIEW PPD is a leading global Contract Research Organization - currently operating in nearly 50 countries! At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health. Our organization works with a diverse group of pharmaceutical companies to help bend the cost and time curve of small molecule, biologic, and vaccine product development. We hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. You will receive extensive training to allow you to be successful at PPD, and it's not just talk - our award-winning training programs speak for themselves. Role Description PPD is currently recruiting for our 2021 Summer Internship Program at our Bioanalytical Laboratory in Richmond, VA. The Program requires full-time hours (40 hours per week) starting Monday, May 24th through Friday August 13th. If a student is not local to the Richmond, VA area, he/she will be responsible for finding temporary housing. Interns will learn about a contract research laboratory and its role within the pharmaceutical research and development industry. They will also be assigned specific project activities under the direction of their supervisor. The student will benefit by applying what they have learned in the classroom to practical situations and by having various opportunities to develop professionally. Degree concentrations desired: pursuing Master’s or PhD graduate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology Please note: Candidates requiring long-term sponsorship will not be considered. Responsibilities Qualifications Education and Experience: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Work Environment Requirements PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: What To Expect Next We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, will contact you for an interview. About PPD PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 47 countries and approximately 25,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health. Join the company that is driving the future of pharmaceutical development. We work with all of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and 750+ biotechnology companies. Join the company that is driving the future of pharmaceutical development. Explore PPD Opportunities and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter by clicking the icons on our site. www.ppd.com/careers Qualifications Education and Experience: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Diversity StatementPPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.