Title:  Summer Internship - Research & Development

Job Title: Intern (onsite)

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Intern

Req ID: 10399

Compensation: $19.00/hour

Internship will commence in May and end no later than August.

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description:  
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Resarch and Development Intern to join our dynamic team. As an Intern, you will earn practical experience as a fully integrated member of our team and participate in meaningful projects that will add value to our organization. In this role, you will provide support to the various Research and Development groups.

Responsibilities:

• Support the feasibility assessment, action planning, and implementation of a continuous improvement initiative(s) in the chemistry laboratory.  
• The intern will access specifications and analytical procedures.  
• The intern will use basic instrumentation.  
• The intern will compile data from multiple systems.  
• The intern will complete the project with a final report or presentation summarizing the results.
• Other activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Must be an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student in good academic standing.
• Must have completed 12 credit hours within a related major and/or other related coursework.
• Overall, cumulative GPA must be at least 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) or better.
• Pursuing degree in a scientific discipline.
• Desired competencies include strong communication skills, taking initiative, detail oriented, and good teammate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Business & Technical Knowledge)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly motivated and inquisitive with a strong desire to learn.
• Organization skills to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to details.
• Planning and Organizational skills.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office applications.
• A positive, self-starting, can-do attitude, and a willingness to jump in to support the team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate in a clear and persuasive manner, and attention to detail.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction, no sponsorship offered at this time.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
• Must be willing to take a drug test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

#LI-KJ1