About the role#
This is a part-time, year-round internship based in San Diego. You will support R&D scale-up and process development by working directly with pharmaceutical process engineers and chemists. This role provides hands-on experience with equipment and systems used in early-stage drug development.
What you'll do#
- Draft development batch records (DBRs) for R&D experiments.
- Document experiments in DBRs under the supervision of an engineer.
- Perform routine experiments independently.
- Assist in experimentation and development activities under professional supervision.
- Complete executed DBRs and generate technical reports.
- Setup, breakdown, and clean manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace.
- Troubleshoot equipment with the engineering team.
- Work on process improvement projects.
- Learn and comply with cGMP practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time Engineering student, ideally in your third year.
- Preference for Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering majors.
- Completion of a college-level science lab.
- Familiarity with basic lab equipment.
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and statistics is preferred.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Work Modality: 100% on-site.
- Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8am and 5pm.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
About Catalent
Catalent is a contract development and manufacturing organization based in Tampa, Florida. The company provides manufacturing and development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and consumer health firms. It operates more than 40 sites globally and employs over 10,000 people. The company manages over 1,000 active development programs and produces more than 60 billion doses of medication each year.
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