Part-Time Biology Internship at Catalent in the USA
Looking to gain hands-on pharmaceutical lab experience while still in college? The Lab Assistant (Intern), Product Development role at Catalent in San Diego offers students the opportunity to work directly in drug formulation and analytical chemistry development. This is a part-time, on-site internship. This Biology Internship at Catalent Careers in the USA is ideal for life sciences students seeking real-world experience in a leading global CDMO environment.
Internship Details:
- Job Role: Lab Assistant (Intern), Product Development
- Location: San Diego, California, United States (92121)
- Job ID: 0093284
- Work Schedule: Part-time (15–20 hours per week)
- Work Days: Monday–Friday (between 8 am and 5 pm)
- Work Model: 100% On-site
- Pay Range: $17–$20 per hour
- Relocation/Housing Assistance: Not available
About the Company:
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The San Diego facility specializes in early-stage development of small-molecule and peptide drug candidates, supporting products from bench to clinic.
Catalent provides services including preformulation testing, formulation and analytical development, cGMP manufacturing, clinical packaging, labeling, and worldwide distribution. The company produces over 70 billion doses per year and partners with pharma, biopharma, and consumer health companies to bring life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to patients globally.
Educational Requirements for this Internship:
- Must have attained a High School Diploma/GED
- Must be currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program in Life Sciences (Biochemistry, or Biology)
- Bachelor’s graduates are NOT eligible
- Upper-division Chemistry coursework preferred
- Prior chemistry lab experience strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean laboratory glassware
- Perform maintenance on the designated laboratory equipment in this Biology Internship at Catalent Careers
- Order laboratory supplies
- Prepare buffers and laboratory reagents
- Document experiments in a laboratory notebook in this Internship in the USA
- Assist in experiments under the supervision of a full-time Scientist
- Perform routine experiments independently when required
- Learn and comply with all GMP practices at Catalent
- Support additional assigned laboratory tasks
Skills Required:
- Strong foundational knowledge in Biochemistry
- Understanding of laboratory techniques and analytical methods
- Highly self-motivated and organized
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Availability to work 15–20 hours weekly on-site
- Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform routine lab movements
Benefits of the Biology Internship:
- Competitive hourly pay ($17–$20/hour)
- Hands-on pharmaceutical chemistry lab experience
- Exposure to formulation development (tableting, encapsulation, spray drying, suspensions)
- Training in analytical techniques such as pH testing, thermal analysis, microscopy, and dissolution testing
- On-site fitness center and employee engagement activities
- Employee Resource Groups focused on Diversity & Inclusion
- Participation in environmental and community initiatives (e.g., beach clean-ups)
- Opportunity to enhance resume before graduation
- Dynamic, innovative, and fast-paced working environment
