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2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences - Intern
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$40k–$111k/yr
Internship, Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 4d ago
Apply by Oct 9
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Interns will work collaboratively in a team environment to assist in the formulation development and manufacturing of various pharmaceutical products. They will participate in project team meetings and present their research results in both oral and written formats.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students in fields such as Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or Engineering. Applicants are required to have strong academic performance and be available for a full-time 12-week internship.
Full job description
Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Our Research & Development Division’s Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product optimized for patients. The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department in West Point and PA, Boston, MA, are seeking summer interns who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help solve key challenges in formulation development and manufacturing of oral, sterile, and specialty (inhaled, implantable) pharmaceutical products including small molecule, peptides biologics and vaccines. The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department is a multidisciplinary research group that provides drug delivery, solid state and solution chemistry tools in Drug Discovery and Early Development.
Potential research projects include, but are not limited to the following:
Engineering polymer/API composite particles for injectable formulations
Characterization and formulation of biologics drugs
Alternative drug delivery options for peptides
Design, formulation, and characterization of lipid based delivery systems
We are seeking intern candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment. The interns will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, the intern student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats. During your internship appointment you will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project.
Required Education and Experience:
Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a bachelor’s degree OR a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering.
Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks from June - August 2027.
Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of studies toward bachelor’s degree by June 2024.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Candidates should have significant interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies.
Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe lab practices.
Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
Yes
Job Posting End Date:
10/9/2026
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