About the role#
As a Preformulation Modeling Co-op, you will work with experienced scientists in the Product Chemistry organization. You will help predict and understand how ingredients and formulations behave during product development. This role involves supporting experiments, analyzing data, and applying modeling approaches to identify formulation challenges. You will gain exposure to consumer healthcare product development by partnering with scientists specializing in spectroscopy, chromatography, calorimetry, and product chemistry.
What you'll do#
- Support laboratory studies and experiments to generate data for modeling activities.
- Assist with developing and applying models to understand formulation performance and stability.
- Analyze and interpret scientific data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and documentation.
- Collaborate with scientists across Product Chemistry and related technical disciplines.
- Participate in problem-solving and innovation projects that support product development.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with scientific data analysis, programming, modeling, or engineering coursework.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
- Experience with coding or scientific software tools.
- Coursework, research, internship, co-op, or project experience involving modeling, programming, data analysis, engineering design, or laboratory research.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn new technical skills.
- Interest in product development, consumer healthcare, or applied science.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.
- Term: Winter 2027 (6 months, starting January 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site (40 hours per week, 4-5 days per week).
- Compensation: Paid hourly based on academic standing ($20.00 to $30.00 per hour).
- Sponsorship: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
- Relocation: Candidates are responsible for their own housing, transportation, and relocation needs.
About Haleon
Haleon is a public company based in London that focuses on consumer health products. It was founded in 2022. The company manufactures items like Sensodyne and Centrum. It employs over 18,000 people.
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