Intern, Pharma

Waters Corporation • Milford, MA

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About The Position

The Summer Intern – Pharma supports scientific activities within the LC ‑ MS business segment, contributing to laboratory experiments, data analysis, workflow development, and scientific content generation. Working closely with Senior Scientists, the intern will gain hands ‑ on experience with LC ‑ MS workflows, small ‑ and large ‑ molecule bioanalysis, This role provides an opportunity to contribute to real projects that support Waters’ product development initiatives, customer ‑ focused workflow design, and scientific excellence across the pharma program.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences, chemical sciences, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• Completion of at least 2 years of undergraduate study is preferred
• Experience: Basic understanding of analytical chemistry or bioanalytical techniques.
• Exposure to LC ‑ MS instrumentation or data analysis through coursework or laboratory classes.
• Interest in pharmaceutical discovery, development workflows, or related research environments.
• Competencies: Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a scientific team.
• Curiosity, scientific enthusiasm, and willingness to learn complex analytical concepts.
• Detail ‑ oriented mindset with good organizational and planning abilities.
• Basic analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and support multiple activities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing scientific experiments under guidance from senior team members, including sample preparation, LC ‑ MS analysis, and basic data interpretation.
• Support development of innovative bioanalytical workflows by helping evaluate new methods, technologies, and experimental approaches.
• Participate in literature reviews on emerging pharma trends, regulatory expectations, and new analytical techniques
• Contribute to small investigative tasks that help identify scientific gaps or opportunities for workflow improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern