Formulation Development Spectroscopy Co-Op
Bayer
Summary
This position offers an exciting opportunity to support formulation development activities within a collaborative pharmaceutical development environment. The successful candidate will contribute to formulation strategy execution, conduct laboratory experiments, analyze and interpret data, and support innovation initiatives across multiple projects. Through hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with cross-functional teams, this role provides valuable experience in pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, formulation development, and product innovation.
Job description
Position Purpose
This position offers an exciting opportunity to support formulation development activities within a collaborative pharmaceutical development environment. The successful candidate will contribute to formulation strategy execution, conduct laboratory experiments, analyze and interpret data, and support innovation initiatives across multiple projects. Through hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with cross-functional teams, this role provides valuable experience in pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, formulation development, and product innovation.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Execute formulation development strategy for assigned projects
- Perform hands-on laboratory experiments and formulation development activities
- Solve technical problems through the application of scientific knowledge and creative thinking
- Conduct pre-formulation activities and material characterization of APIs and excipients
- Conduct testing of physical attributes of formulation compositions, prototypes, and new products
- Analyze and interpret data generated from testing and characterization activities and prepare summary reports
- Support the formulation team through literature searches and technical reviews
- Present project summaries to formulation and cross-functional teams
- Write and review development plans and technical reports
- Participate in and contribute to innovation activities
- Interact regularly with members of the formulation team and other functional groups within the Development Center
Who You Are
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required
- Currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Drug Delivery, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to commit to a six-month Co-op assignment
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently on multiple projects under aggressive timelines
- Strong computer and digital skills, including Microsoft Office applications, DOE software, modeling, and simulation tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box
Preferred
- Experience with Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and data analysis
- Hands-on laboratory experience in a research or development environment
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Drug Delivery, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to commit to a six-month Co-op assignment
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently on multiple projects under aggressive timelines
- Strong computer and digital skills, including Microsoft Office applications, DOE software, modeling, and simulation tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box
- Experience with Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and data analysis
- Hands-on laboratory experience in a research or development environment
Benefits
- Health care
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement
- PTO
- Sick leave
Company overview
Bayer AG is a global life science company with core competencies in healthcare and agriculture, operating as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates through three primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company's pharmaceutical segment focuses on prescription products for cardiology, women's healthcare, oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, with blockbuster drugs including Xarelto, Eylea, and Nubeqa. Bayer's Consumer Health division markets well-known over-the-counter brands such as Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, and Bepanthen. The Crop Science division, strengthened by the acquisition of Monsanto, provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. With approximately 92,815 employees worldwide and operations in 80 countries, Bayer is committed to its mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none," driving innovation in medical treatments, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development. The company maintains a strong research and development pipeline, investing heavily in areas like precision medicine, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and sustainable agricultural technologies.