Product Development (Analytical) Intern Xeris Biopharma · Chicago, IL Posted yesterday

QuickCruit, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Xeris Biopharma in Chicago, IL offers a Product Development (Analytical) Intern position within the Formulations department. You will gain hands-on experience in analytical testing of pharmaceuticals, work on real-world projects, and develop professional skills in a collaborative environment.

The internship involves sample preparation, data analysis, instrument operation, and presenting findings in weekly team meetings, with opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams and optimize

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Biology, Chemistry or related field; returning to academic program after internship.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Returning to credentialed institution for at least one semester post-internship.
• Interest in pharmaceutical industry or academia.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples according to SOPs and characterize drug molecules; analyze data and document in ELN.
• Support day-to-day operations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform routine instrument operation, calibration and maintenance.
• Present data and ideas in weekly team meetings.
• Participate in studies to optimize experimental workflows.
• Prepare a comprehensive internship review and present to the organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Biology degree

Chemistry degree

Job description

# Product Development (Analytical) InternXeris Biopharma · Chicago, ILTailor My ResumeStart free. No credit card.### About the companyXeris is a growth-oriented biopharmaceutical company committed to improving patient lives by developing and commercializing innovative products across a range of therapies. Xeris is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has a strong foundation built on proprietary formulation technologies and deep expertise in clinical development and commercialization.### About the roleWe are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our Formulations department for the Early-Stage Analytical team. This internship offers hands-on experience in analytical testing of pharmaceuticals, exposure to real-world projects, and an opportunity to develop professional skills in a collaborative environment.### Responsibilities* Assist with preparing samples according to SOPs, characterization of drug molecules, data analysis, method development, documentation through electronic laboratory notebook (ELN)* Support the team in day-to-day operations as needed* Perform routine instrument operation, calibration, and basic maintenance* Participate in weekly team meetings by presenting data and contributing ideas* Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed* Perform studies to optimize experimental workflows* At the conclusion of the internship, prepare a comprehensive review of the internship experience and present to the organization### Qualifications* Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Masters in Biology, Chemistry or related field and/or has completed a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate studies* Minimum GPA 3.0* Returning to academic program at a credentialed institution for at least one semester post-internship* Strong interest in a career in the pharmaceutical industry or in academia* Excellent verbal and written communication skillsPosted2 days agoJob TypeInternshipSalary$24 – $30 USD/hourLocation* Chicago, IL