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Chemistry

Location: United States
Experience Type: Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
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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

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Contact & Location

Phone
​(540) 261-8461
Email
launch.center@svu.edu
Website
https://svu.edu/
Address

Main Hall 219
One University Hill Dr.
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Daily Walk-In Extra Launch Center Events
M Monday 9 am - 1:30 pm (Appointments)  
T Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm (Takeoff Tuesday) Takeoff Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
W Wednesday 9 am - 3:30 pm (Appointments)  
TH Thursday 11 am - 4 pm (Appointments)  
F Friday By appointment only  

Walk-in Hours - Every week in Main 219

Meet the Team

Tyler Orr Meet Tyler
Oli Byrd Meet Oli
Katelyn DeVore Meet Katelyn
Lily Goodworth Meet Lily
Aaron Miller Meet Aaron
Caleb Palmer Meet Caleb
Emily Ruffell Meet Emily
Elizabeth Scott Meet Elizabeth
Lauren Vestel Meet Lauren
Phone
​(540) 261-8461
Email
launch.center@svu.edu
Website
https://svu.edu/
Address

Main Hall 219
One University Hill Dr.
Buena Vista, VA 24416

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