CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for over 115 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.
CAS is currently seeking Cheminformatics Scientist Interns for Summer 2027 in the Content Operations Division. This position would be in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The Internship will run May 17th, 2027- August 6th, 2027.
Department Summary:
CAS connects the world’s science. As a leader in scientific information solutions, we partner with innovators around the world to accelerate breakthroughs across scientific disciplines. High-quality data is the lifeblood of today’s digital R&D pipeline. Every day, CAS scientists curate, connect, and analyze the valuable data disclosed in scientific publications from around the world to build the CAS Content Collection, covering over 150 years of discoveries. The largest human-curated collection of scientific data in the world, the CAS Content Collection underpins all CAS solutions including the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, the STN IP Protection Suite, and CAS Custom Services. Scientists, patent professionals, and business leaders rely on CAS solutions and expertise to provide the hindsight, insight, and foresight they need so they can build upon the learnings of the past to discover a better future. CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced intern to join our cross-functional team, supporting the analysis of chemical information and the development of an internal curation platform. A candidate with a strong background in cheminformatics (chemistry + programming) is highly desired.
Job Accountabilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience with programming languages such as Python and Java
- Interest in exploring and responsibly adopting emerging AI technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Self-motivated with strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future work authorization sponsorship
What We Do
At CAS, we curate, connect, and analyze scientific knowledge to reveal the unseen connections that inspire breakthroughs. We weave a fabric of discovery that scientific innovators can tap into to stimulate their creativity and accelerate their work. Because when the world turns to science, science turns to CAS. So if you're advancing research, repurposing technology, making strategic decisions, or leading digital R&D initiatives, take a look at our story below to see how partnering with us gets you there faster. A global company based in Columbus, Ohio, CAS employs over 1,400 experts who curate, connect, and analyze scientific knowledge to reveal unseen connections. CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society. Connect with us at cas.org.
