2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences - Intern
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks from June - August 2027.
- Completed at least (2) years of studies toward bachelor’s degree by June 2024.
Nice To Haves
- Significant interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies.
- Basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe lab practices.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Present research results in both oral and written formats.
- Work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
