2027 Future Talent Program – Pharmaceutical Operations Intern
About The Position
The Future Talent Program offers internships lasting up to 12 weeks, with one or more projects, in Research Labs. The Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development (PSDD) organization translates therapeutic agents into functional drug products optimized for patients. Pharmaceutical Operations (Pharm Ops) supports drug product manufacturing for clinical studies, stability studies, and new drug filings, with locations in Rahway, New Jersey, and West Point, Pennsylvania. Summer interns collaborate with teams to address challenges in formulation development, manufacturing, and clinical supply chain. Example projects include process engineering for Oral Solid Dosage products; supporting manufacturing or filling of injectable clinical supplies in West Point or Rahway; and design engineering work to develop technical understanding of process equipment and critical utility systems. Interns participate in departmental and project team meetings, work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a departmental research project, and present research results orally and in writing. The role is for currently enrolled undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree, or graduate students pursuing a master's or PhD in a relevant field. Candidates must be able to work full-time for up to 12 weeks between May and August 2027. The position is an intern/co-op appointment for a fixed term. No relocation, visa sponsorship, or travel is provided or required.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree, or as a graduate student pursuing a master's or PhD.
- Field of study must be Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering.
- Available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks from May through August 2027.
- Must have completed at least two years of bachelor's-degree studies by June 2027.
- Strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and ability to work in a multifunctional environment.
Nice To Haves
- Significant interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supplies.
- Basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe laboratory practices.
- Basic experience with analytical tools, programming, and software such as MATLAB, Python, or Aspen.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team to help solve challenges in formulation development, manufacturing, and clinical supply chain.
- Participate in departmental and project team meetings to gain a broad perspective on pharmaceutical drug development.
- Work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project within the department.
- Present research results in oral and written formats.
- Work on a project such as process engineering for Oral Solid Dosage products, manufacturing or filling injectable clinical supplies, or design engineering involving process equipment and critical utility systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
