Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health 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 is offering one summer internship opportunity with our Animal Health Research & Development (R&D) Quality Assurance (QA) team at our Rahway, New Jersey site.

Quality Assurance is a critical function in the pharmaceutical industry providing support to the business through partnership with key business stakeholders, process improvement, and more. In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to interact with Quality Assurance professionals and Leadership Team members, exposing the intern to a broad perspective on quality throughout the drug development continuum.

They will also:

• Gain an understanding of the phases of drug development.
• Gain an understanding of the importance of quality in ensuring the rights and well-being of patients and the welfare of animals; helping to meet the intent of global regulatory requirements through robust processes and procedures; and ensuring subject, company, and regulator confidence and public trust in our company.
• Interact with our company employees who have broad experience across the pharmaceutical industry.

The role will provide exposure to quality systems supporting research and development activities across the product development lifecycle. The intern will support projects focused on Quality Management System (QMS) continuous improvement including procedure review and alignment, development of training resources, and creation of quality metrics and dashboards.

We are seeking an intern candidate with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Education:

Candidate must be a current student enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program in Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences, Quality Systems, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related discipline. Candidate must have completed at least 2 years of college course work by June 2027.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Candidate must be available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks during the months of May – August 2027.
• Candidate must be committed to making an active contribution to team goals.
• Candidate must have strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative and own deliverables.
• Candidate must have demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Candidate must have demonstrated the capability to develop innovative solutions to challenges.
• Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Candidate should have experience with or exposure to data analysis, dashboard development, process improvement, or business analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms).
• Candidate should have good communication skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
• Candidate should have experience with or exposure to the development of dashboards, analytics, or other systems.

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.

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

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026

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