About the role#
This Co-op position supports formulation development within a collaborative pharmaceutical environment. You will contribute to strategy execution, conduct laboratory experiments, and analyze data to support innovation initiatives. This role offers exposure to pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, and product development through hands-on work and cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll do#
- Execute formulation development strategies for assigned projects.
- Perform hands-on laboratory experiments and formulation development activities.
- Conduct pre-formulation work and characterize APIs and excipients.
- Test physical attributes of formulation compositions, prototypes, and new products.
- Analyze and interpret testing data to prepare summary reports.
- Support the team through literature searches and technical reviews.
- Present project summaries to formulation and cross-functional teams.
- Write and review development plans and technical reports.
- Solve technical problems using scientific knowledge and creative thinking.
- Participate in innovation activities and interact with various functional groups.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a master's or doctoral program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Drug Delivery, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to commit to a six-month Co-op assignment.
- Experience with Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and Process Analytical Technology (PAT).
- Proficiency with Design of Experiments (DOE) and data analysis.
- Hands-on laboratory experience in a research or development setting.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, DOE software, and modeling tools.
- Ability to work accurately on multiple projects under tight timelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Morristown, New Jersey, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly rate between $22.75 and $47.75, depending on skills and experience.
- Term: Rolling.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise focused on healthcare and nutrition. The company operates in the life sciences sector with specialties in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. It maintains a large workforce of over 95,000 employees across international locations. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, the organization develops products intended to address health and food security needs.
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