Research And Development Intern

Analytical Research & Development (R&D) Intern (Summer 2026)Location: Greenville, SCDepartment: Research & Development (R&D)Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)Pay: $22-25/hourPosition OverviewPAI Pharma is seeking a motivated and curious AR&D Intern to support ongoing analytical research and development projects. This role provides hands-on exposure to a wide range of analytical activities supporting pharmaceutical product development.Unlike narrowly scoped internships, this position offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple active R&D projects, providing a dynamic and immersive learning experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment.Key Responsibilities• Assist with analytical testing and method development activities • Support ongoing R&D projects across the AR&D team • Learn and apply analytical techniques and instrumentation under supervision • Accurately document experimental procedures, data, and results • Follow all SOPs, cGMP requirements, and data integrity standards • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment • Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams Key Projects• Contribute to multiple active R&D projects based on current team priorities • Support analytical efforts tied to product development and testing • Assist in data generation, analysis, and reporting across various studies Learning ObjectivesThrough this internship, the selected candidate will:• Gain hands-on experience in analytical method development and testing • Develop familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and techniques • Learn how analytical data supports pharmaceutical product development • Build skills in scientific documentation and data analysis • Experience working in a collaborative R&D environment Qualifications• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field • Strong interest in analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical R&D • Basic laboratory skills and understanding of scientific principles • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing project needs Preferred Qualifications• Prior laboratory or research experience • Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, etc.) • Interest in pursuing a career in Analytical R&D or Quality What You'll Gain• Exposure to a variety of real-world R&D projects (no two weeks look the same ??) • Hands-on experience with analytical testing and lab instrumentation • Opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists and researchers • Development of technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills • A strong foundation for future roles in AR&D, QC, or pharmaceutical development