2027 Co-Op: Product Chemistry, Preformulation Modeling (6 Months, Jan. start)

Haleon plc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon plc in Richmond, Virginia invites you to join as a Preformulation Modeling Co-op. You will work with scientists in Product Chemistry to predict how ingredients and formulations behave during product development, supporting experiments, data analysis, and modeling to identify formulation challenges early.

This six-month, full-time internship runs Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with in-office presence 4-5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline related to chemical sciences or engineering.
• Experience with scientific data analysis, programming, modeling, or engineering coursework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory studies and experiments used to generate data for modeling activities.
• Assist with developing and applying models to understand formulation performance and stability.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with scientists across Product Chemistry and related disciplines.
• Participate in problem-solving and innovation projects supporting product development.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming

Modeling

Engineering coursework

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Physics

Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Data Science

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the Role

As a Preformulation Modeling Co-op, you will work alongside experienced scientists in Haleon's Product Chemistry organization to help predict and understand how ingredients and formulations behave during product development. You'll support experiments, analyze data, and apply modeling approaches to help identify potential formulation challenges before products reach consumers.

This role provides a unique opportunity to combine science, engineering, and data-driven problem solving while gaining exposure to consumer healthcare product development. You'll partner with scientists specializing in spectroscopy, chromatography, calorimetry, and product chemistry to support innovation and improve product performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support laboratory studies and experiments used to generate data for modeling activities.
• Assist with developing and applying models to better understand formulation performance and stability.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with scientists across Product Chemistry and related technical disciplines.
• Participate in problem-solving and innovation projects that support product development.

Essential Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with scientific data analysis, programming, modeling, or engineering coursework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, research, internship, co-op, or project experience involving modeling, programming, data analysis, engineering design, or laboratory research.
• Experience with coding or scientific software tools.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn new technical skills.
• Interest in product development, consumer healthcare, or applied science.

Eligibility and Program Requirements

• This internship requires working at the designated location. Candidates requiring relocation are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing, transportation, and relocation needs.
• Candidate must be able to work full-time (40 hours/ week) Monday-Friday ~8am-5pm for 6 months.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship in the future. Work authorization documentation will be required during the application process.
• The position is based in Richmond, requiring an in-office presence of 4-5 days per week

Expected start date: January 2027

Compensation for this internship is based on academic standing and degree program

• Freshman: $20.00/hour
• Sophomore: $22.50/hour
• Junior: $24.50/hour
• Senior: $26.00/hour
• Master's Student (Non-Engineering): $28.00/hour
• Master's Student (Engineering): $30.00/hour

Job Posting End Date

2026-11-20

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please include the following in your email:

• Use subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’
• Your Name and contact information
• Requisition ID and Job Title you are interested in
• Location of Requisition (city/state or province/country)
• Description of specific accommodation you are requesting

Please note: Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.