Charles River Laboratories · 7 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Bioanalytical Chemistry
Cleveland, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $17/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCharles River Laboratories is a leading contract research organization that supports drug development and safety assessment services. The Summer Intern in Bioanalytical Chemistry will rotate through divisions, engage in projects to improve business processes, and gain hands-on experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Learns and understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customers, product goals, and all other aspects of service
Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business
Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship
Engages with internal customers or clients in a positive supportive manner
May provide suggestions to management for improving internal processes
Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems
Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Works directly with staff on a project, as assigned by management
The assigned project provides the opportunity to learn more about the various instruments and operations within the analytical chemistry laboratory
The intern(s) assist with a project that has a positive impact on the business which serves as the basis for the final project presentation at the conclusion of the internship
Training by staff and/or management, in alignment with entry-level chemistry staff, to ensure capable operational skills within a GLP laboratory environment
Hands-on approach – directly works with basic laboratory equipment (e.g., pipette, balances, stir plates, glassware, etc.)
Exposure to and utilization of a variety of analytical chemistry equipment, including but not limited to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (GC) with various detector types (e.g., UV, CAD, MS[/MS], etc.)
Potentially works with Operations staff to support nGLP/GLP study functions, including but not limited to method development/qualification/validation and sample analyses
Qualification
Required
Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
Expected to be on feet for 50+% of the working day
Chemistry/biochemistry 'wet' laboratory environment - works with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles
Verbal communication
Written communication
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Organization
Professionalism
Confidentiality
In 3rd or 4th year of college graduate program
Preferred
Prior education in a science field is preferred
Prior experience with analytical equipment is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Bonus/incentives based on performance
401K
Paid time off
Stock purchase program
Health and wellness coverage
Employee and family wellbeing support programs
Work life balance flexibility
Company
Charles River Laboratories
At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54BKey Investors
The Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
2024-06-11Grant· $1.3M
2021-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2019-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
James C. Foster
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
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Chuck Moran
Associate Director, Digital Experiences and Marketing Technology
Recent News
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