Product Chemistry and Modeling Summer Intern
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
About the Role
At Haleon, we're passionate about developing and improving consumer healthcare products that help millions of people feel better every day. As part of the R&D Product Chemistry team, you'll help scientists understand how product ingredients and formulations impact product performance through laboratory testing, data analysis, and modeling.
This internship is a unique opportunity to combine science, mathematics, and technology while working on real product development challenges. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced analytical tools, explore how scientific data can be used to predict product behavior, and contribute to projects that help shape the next generation of consumer healthcare products.
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory experiments and use analytical instruments to evaluate product characteristics and performance.
- Analyze scientific data and support the development of models that predict product behavior and performance.
- Contribute to research projects focused on formulation, product chemistry, and process understanding.
- Explore new technologies, software, and analytical approaches that enhance our research capabilities.
- Present project findings and recommendations while maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.
Essential Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in laboratory research, data analysis, and scientific modeling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with coding, data analysis, or scientific computing tools.
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and data interpretation.
- Research, project, or coursework experience involving experimental design or analytical techniques.
Eligibility and Program Requirements:
- This internship requires working at the designated location. Candidates requiring relocation are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing, transportation, and relocation needs.
- Candidate must be able to work full-time (40 hours/ week) Monday-Friday ~8am-5pm for [12 weeks.]
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship in the future. Work authorization documentation will be required during the application process.
- The position is based in Richmond, requiring an in-office presence of 4-5 days per week
Expected start date: June 2027
Compensation for this internship is based on academic standing and degree program:
- Freshman: $20.00/hour
- Sophomore: $22.50/hour
- Junior: $24.50/hour
- Senior: $26.00/hour
- Master's Student (Non-Engineering): $28.00/hour
- Master's Student (Engineering): $30.00/hour