Analytical Development Co-Op

POSITION PURPOSE

This position offers an exciting opportunity to support Analytical Development Scientists in method development stability testing and method validation activities. The successful candidate will participate in experimental design laboratory testing data generation and data interpretation while supporting the development and characterization of APIs excipients and pharmaceutical formulations. Through hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with cross-functional teams this role provides valuable experience in analytical chemistry pharmaceutical development and formulation support.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

Support Analytical Development Scientists with method development stability testing and method validation activities;

Participate in the design and execution of experiments data generation and interpretation of results;

Conduct hands-on laboratory work and analytical development activities;

Develop and perform assay related compounds and dissolution testing of APIs and excipients to characterize materials;

Develop and conduct testing methods for a variety of formulations including solid dosage forms liquids topicals and gummies;

Analyze experimental data and interpret results for presentation within Analytical Development and cross-functional teams;

Leverage literature reviews existing monographs and chromatography modeling programs to support efficient method development;

Design and execute experimental stability studies to support formulation decision-making;

Interact regularly with members of the Formulation Development Analytical Development Site Operations and Packaging teams to support project objectives.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required:

Currently pursuing a masters or doctoral degree in Analytical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field;

Ability to commit to a six-month Co-op assignment;

Hands-on laboratory experience including data analysis and interpretation;

Ability to work accurately and efficiently on multiple projects with aggressive timelines;

Strong computer and digital skills including Microsoft Office applications;

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

Familiarity with chromatography and related analytical instrumentation;

Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and data analysis;

Hands-on laboratory experience in a research or development environment;

Positive proactive attitude and willingness to learn;

Strong creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills;

Familiarity with DOE software modeling and simulation tools.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc. (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19 2027.