Talent Program – Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Summer – Co Op

Job Description The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals

Our Research & Development Division’s Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product optimized for patients. The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department in South San Francisco CA, is seeking a co-op who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help solve key challenges in formulation development and manufacturing of oral, sterile, and specialty (inhaled, implantable) pharmaceutical products including small molecule, peptides biologics and vaccines

The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department is a multidisciplinary research group that provides drug delivery, solid state and solution chemistry tools in Drug Discovery and Early Development. Potential research projects include, but are not limited to the following:
Engineering polymer/API composite particles for injectable formulation. Characterization and formulation of biologics or other complex modalities. Design, formulation, and characterization of lipid based delivery systems

We are seeking candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment

The co-op will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, the co-op student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats. During your co-op appointment you will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project

Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a bachelor’s degree OR a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering

Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to 4-6 months during 2027

Candidates should have significant interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies

Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe lab practices

Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD FTP
2027 RL2027

Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
Yes

Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026

* A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics

As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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