About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to work within our Pharmaceutical Sciences and Device Development organization. You will spend up to 12 weeks collaborating with a team to solve challenges in drug product manufacturing, formulation development, and the clinical supply chain. You will be paired with an experienced industry scientist to complete a research project and gain exposure to the drug development process.
What you'll do#
- Work alongside an experienced scientist on a dedicated research project.
- Participate in departmental and project team meetings.
- Present your research findings in both written and oral formats.
- Develop a technical understanding of Oral Solid Dosage products through process engineering.
- Support the manufacturing and filling of injectable clinical supplies.
- Use design engineering to learn about process equipment and critical utility systems.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, or as a graduate student in a Master's or PhD program.
- Pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies by June 2027.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.
- Basic laboratory skills such as HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and electronic notebook recording.
- Experience with software and analytic tools like MATLAB, Python, or Aspen.
- A significant interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supplies.
Location & details#
- Positions are available in Rahway, New Jersey and West Point, Pennsylvania.
- This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
- The program duration is up to 12 weeks.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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