Sample cover letter for Full Time position at parthenon

Team Manager Department of Global Chemistry Merck & Co. Inc One Merck Drive P.O. Box 100 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100 USA Dear Manager, I am a sophomore at MIT majoring in Biological Engineering with a minor in Chemistry. After attending Merck’s information session at MIT, I have been impressed by Merck’s promises to provide fundamental care for patients. Merck not only continues to produce essential vaccines to prevent infectious diseases such as measles and hepatitis B, but also innovates to develop newer prescription and consumer products that benefit the daily life of people. Attracted by Merck’s dedication to improve the quality of life, I would like to intern at the Department of Global Chemistry and gain a greater perspective of organic synthesis in pharmaceutical industry and drug development process. My interest in Chemistry-related industry originates from my internship with Chevron the summer after high school graduation. Mentored by Dr. Jennifer Barbarrow, a chemist at the Oronite bench test team, I evaluated the quality difference between two lubricant oil samples by analyzing their chemical compositions before and after engine test. Through this internship, I have learned laboratory techniques such as FTIR and flash column chromatography, and I have also experienced the scientists’ routines in chemical industry, for instance, organizing and signing lab notebooks, receiving periodic safety trainings on chemical hazards, attending weekly team meetings, and presenting research results to collaborators outside of the team. Fully immersed in an industrial setting, I enjoyed the analytical, goal-oriented approach in solving scientific problems and working in a dynamic, multifunctional environment. My experience at MIT further fine tunes and strengthens my interest in Chemistry. I have worked at MIT Amon Lab since my freshman year, where I investigate the relationship between aging and meiosis, a specialized cell division that produces gametes. In this research experience, not only have I been captivated by the complexity and scientific significance of aging research, but I have also realized that a comprehensive understanding of Biology, Chemistry, and engineering is needed to solve the problems related to human health. Therefore, I decided to study biological engineering and chemistry together. In Organic Chemistry II, I have become passionate about organic synthesis after learning how to derive compound structure from NMR, MS, and IR spectrums and to synthesize esters, alcohols, amines, and carboxylic derivatives. I want to be a part of the pharmaceutical industry as it encompasses all my interests, and I am confident that my background in both chemical and biological research will allow me to solve the challenges in drug development analytically and multi-dimensionally. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about my qualifications and ways that I can contribute to Merck and your drug development team. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, MIT Sophomore