Biologics R&D Intern — Summer 2027 (Onsite Madison)

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Alabama; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive paid time off + 8 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Summer Intern in Research & Development at our Madison, WI site to support molecular cloning, cell culture, and recombinant protein expression. The role provides hands-on experience in biologics development within a fast-paced lab environment.

You will prepare materials, maintain documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals. Applicants must be enrolled in college and available 10–12 weeks this summer.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Undergraduate or graduate student in Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States.
• Able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a 10–12-week period over the summer.
• May be required to sit/stand/walk and lift 0–15 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support molecular cloning, cell culture, recombinant protein expression, and experimental design/execution.
• Prepare buffers, media, and reagents; maintain batch records and lab documentation per SOPs.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot experimental challenges, and consult literature to support objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development and other teams to ensure scalable development.
• Demonstrate communication, organization, and time‑management while handling multiple priorities.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Cell culture

Protein expression

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Biology

Genetics

Biochemistry

Bioengineering

Job description

Catalent is seeking a Summer Intern in Research & Development at our Madison, WI site to support molecular cloning, cell culture, and recombinant protein expression. The role provides hands-on experience in biologics development within a fast-paced lab environment.

You will prepare materials, maintain documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals. Applicants must be enrolled in college and available 10–12 weeks this summer.