2027 Summer Intern: Wellness Product Support

Haleon plc.; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Haleon in Richmond, VA offers an internship in Wellness Product Support focused on formulation development for solid dosage forms and process optimization. You will work with scientists on pre-formulation, formulation studies, and manufacturing support to ensure product quality.

This 12-week program runs 40 hours per week, requires in-office presence, and provides hands-on exposure to data analysis, lab safety, GDP, and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Formación

• Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical challenges and interpret data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design, plan and conduct product development activities, including pre-formulation, formulation, process development/optimization for solid dosage forms such as tablets/powders
• Collaborate with multiple functions for excipient or formulation analysis and stability evaluation, as required
• Perform characterization studies to evaluate material properties, product performance and quality
• Follow laboratory safety, quality, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) while maintaining accurate experimental records
• Data analysis and presentation of results

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Educación

Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Descripción del empleo

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.

Join Haleon's Wellness Product Support team and help solve the technical challenges that arise throughout the lifecycle of trusted consumer health products.

As part of the Quality, Supply Chain & Procurement (QSCP) Wellness Platform, you will work alongside scientists and technical experts on projects involving formulation improvements, raw material evaluations, laboratory studies, and manufacturing support activities. Through hands-on experience, you will gain exposure to how products are maintained, improved, and supported after they reach the market while helping ensure they continue to meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan and conduct product development activities, including pre-formulation, formulation, process development/optimization for solid dosage forms such as tablets/powders
• Collaborate with multiple functions for excipient or formulation analysis and stability evaluation, as required
• Perform characterization studies to evaluate material properties, product performance and quality
• Follow laboratory safety, quality, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) while maintaining accurate experimental records
• Data analysis and presentation of results

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical challenges and interpret data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Laboratory experience gained through coursework, research projects, or previous internships.
• Basic knowledge of formulation development and/or material characterization
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.

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 [12 weeks.]
• 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

June 2027

Compensation for this internship

• 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

2026-11-08

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. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

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

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Note to candidates

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