Process Chemistry Intern

Company: Darnley Haven

About the Role

• This is a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to the company.
• The co-op term is from January – July 2027.
• This is a 6-month experiential training program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the application of advanced technologies for the optimization and scale-up of photoredox catalysis, including high-throughput experimentation, flow chemistry, and machine learning tools.
• Train in advanced laboratory & experimental design techniques (e.g., flow chemistry, photochemistry, Design-of-Experiments [DoE], Bayesian optimization).
• Work closely with a team of chemists and engineers to design novel chemical experiments.
• Apply good laboratory techniques to the syntheses of complex organic compounds.
• Maintain a thorough record of work through a detailed electronic laboratory notebook.
• Evaluate reaction optimization techniques for photoredox catalysis.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Third-year undergraduate student or above at the start of the co-op term.
• Completion of undergraduate organic chemistry coursework and associated laboratory courses.
• Strong interest in synthetic organic chemistry, catalysis, process chemistry, or pharmaceutical development.
• Ability to work safely, independently, and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
• Strong organization, documentation, problem-solving, and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, undergraduate research, or laboratory experience.
• Prior experience in synthetic organic chemistry research.
• Familiarity with one or more analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, HPLC, GC, LC-MS, IR).
• Experience searching scientific literature, patents, and chemical databases.

Position Highlights

• Connect with leaders and peers through professional networks, connections, and collaborations.
• Full-time, paid co-op.
• Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 USD/hour.

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026