Pharmaceutical Operations Intern

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey is offering a summer internship for students pursuing degrees in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Engineering. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on formulation development, manufacturing, and clinical supply chain challenges.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, data analysis with MATLAB/Python, and collaboration with experienced scientists.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior OR graduate student pursuing relevant degree.
• Available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks May–August 2027.
• Completed at least 2 years of studies toward a bachelor's degree by June 2027.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• US and Puerto Rico residents only; no visa sponsorship.
• Strong academic performance and teamwork.
• Basic laboratory skills and research experience (e.g., HPLC, spectroscopy).
• Basic experience with analytic tools, programming, and software such as MATLAB, Python, and Aspen.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a team environment to solve challenges in formulation development, manufacturing, and clinical supply chain.
• Contribute to pharmaceutical operations projects involving oral solid dosage products, injectable clinical supplies, filling operations, process engineering, design engineering, process equipment, and critical utility systems.
• Participate in departmental and project team meetings.
• Present research results in oral and written formats.
• Work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a departmental research project.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Laboratory Skills

Electronic Notebook

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemistry/Engineering

Pursuing Master’s or PhD in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Aspen

Job description

• Work collaboratively in a team environment to solve challenges in formulation development, manufacturing, and clinical supply chain
• Contribute to pharmaceutical operations projects involving oral solid dosage products, injectable clinical supplies, filling operations, process engineering, design engineering, process equipment, and critical utility systems
• Participate in departmental and project team meetings
• Present research results in oral and written formats
• Work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a departmental research project

Requirements

• Currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree, or currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering
• Available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks from May–August 2027
• Completed at least 2 years of studies toward a bachelor's degree by June 2027
• Strong academic performance
• Strong communication skills and teamwork
• Ability to work in a multifunctional environment
• Basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe lab practices
• Basic experience with analytic tools, programming, and software such as MATLAB, Python, and Aspen
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• US and Puerto Rico residents only
• No visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with practical experience in laboratory techniques and analytical tools. Capable of effective communication and collaboration within a multifunctional team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pharmaceutics
• Analytical Chemistry
• HPLC
• MATLAB
• Python

Hard Skills

• Laboratory Skills
• Research Experience
• Analytical Techniques
• Spectroscopy
• Electronic Notebook Recording

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Ability to Work in a Multifunctional Environment

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical Operations
• Oral Solid Dosage Products
• Injectable Clinical Supplies
• Process Engineering
• Filling Operations

Tools & Technologies

• Aspen