Preformulation Intern

About the Role

This is a temporary, full-time, paid co-op position for students interested in pharmaceutical development, laboratory automation, data systems, and process improvement. The internship takes place in Spring and is for a 6-month experiential training program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support automation workflows on preclinical drug candidates within the Preformulation group.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental and operational data to support decision-making.
• Document procedures, system parameters, results, and project updates in a clear and organized manner.
• Participate in troubleshooting automation systems, scripts, or data workflows as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Preformulation
• Drug development environments
• Laboratory automation concepts
• Automation hardware
• Robotics
• Instrument integration
• Data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or HTML
• Interest in researching and applying digital solutions leveraging AI to improve scientific workflows.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree program in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in laboratory automation, preclinical pharmaceutical development, scientific data systems, process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027.

Compensation

• $25.00 – $50.00 USD/hour

Application Deadline

• November 15th, 2026