Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that lasts up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Heath Formulation and Analytical Sciences Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Position Description
Our product development work is mainly conducted in our laboratories and pilot plant. Projects in our area are focused on new product formulations and processing studies and the development of novel physical and chemical analytical characterization methods. We work on a diverse portfolio of product types for both companion and livestock animals. Projects may also include troubleshooting/resolution of formulation processing and testing problems, demonstration of new and/or improved processes. Work is closely supervised, but requires application of sound scientific principles, theories, concepts, and techniques, as well as competency is working safely in research and manufacturing environment. The incumbent is expected to collect information and develop solutions to specific projects of a limited scope. Assignments may be designed to develop professional knowledge and to provide broad experience and familiarization with Our Company methods, standards, procedures, and practices.
Required Education & Experience:
Candidates must have a Highschool diploma and enrolled in a College/University Chemical or Biochemical Engineering undergraduate or graduate program.
Candidates must be a Junior or Senior studying Chemical, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemistry degree.
Candidates must have good written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills including flexibility and ability to work in a team environment.
Candidates must have good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
Candidates should have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.
FTP2027
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San Francisco Residents Only:Â We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
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YesJob Posting End Date:
10/30/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREÂ the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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