Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
2026 Future Talent Program - Sterile Product Development - Co-op
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
The Future Talent Program features a co‑op opportunity that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long‑term goals.
Our Company Research Lab’s Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supply organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product optimized for patients. The Sterile Product Development department located in Rahway (NJ) is seeking two co‑ops who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help solve key challenges in formulation development of sterile pharmaceutical products of diverse modalities including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and nucleic acids.
We are seeking two full‑time co‑op candidates 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 learn 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 the co‑op appointment they will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project with key tasks that include, but are not limited to, the following:
Project Tasks
Utilization of a variety of physical and chemical characterization techniques to develop an understanding of the physicochemical characteristics of small molecules, proteins, and peptides, and associated formulations.
Utilization of modeling tools to assess formulation stability and performance.
Development of small‑scale in‑vitro screening systems to predict formulation performance.
Planning and executing research related to the design, development, and characterization of novel drug delivery approaches for drug candidates.
Minimum Requirements
Candidate must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree (sophomore, junior, or senior) OR a graduate student pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Candidate must be available to work full‑time for 6 months from June to December 2026.
Candidate must have completed a minimum of two (2) years of study toward a bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Basic laboratory skills and research experience such as: electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe lab practices.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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: $39,600.00 – $105,500.00 USD.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote.”
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other U.S. State Acts.
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Our Company Research Lab’s Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supply organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product optimized for patients. The Sterile Product Development department located in Rahway (NJ) is seeking two co‑ops who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help solve key challenges in formulation development of sterile pharmaceutical products of diverse modalities including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and nucleic acids.
We are seeking two full‑time co‑op candidates 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 learn 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 the co‑op appointment they will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project with key tasks that include, but are not limited to, the following:
Project Tasks
Utilization of a variety of physical and chemical characterization techniques to develop an understanding of the physicochemical characteristics of small molecules, proteins, and peptides, and associated formulations.
Utilization of modeling tools to assess formulation stability and performance.
Development of small‑scale in‑vitro screening systems to predict formulation performance.
Planning and executing research related to the design, development, and characterization of novel drug delivery approaches for drug candidates.
Minimum Requirements
Candidate must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree (sophomore, junior, or senior) OR a graduate student pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Candidate must be available to work full‑time for 6 months from June to December 2026.
Candidate must have completed a minimum of two (2) years of study toward a bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Basic laboratory skills and research experience such as: electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe lab practices.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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: $39,600.00 – $105,500.00 USD.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote.”
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other U.S. State Acts.
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