Chemistry Intern

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Description

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a privately owned global leader in the manufacturing of generic drug products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug products and medical devices. Nephron’s products are sterile, preservative and additive free and proudly made in the USA! We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our location provides the ability to develop new devices and medications including respiratory therapies, ophthalmic, and injectable, for in-house or contract manufacturing opportunities. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability. Nephron specializes in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing, a niche technology that allows a vial of medication to be formed, filled and sealed in a continuous process, in a sterile, enclosed environment and without human intervention.

As an industry leader in product safety and quality, Nephron produces a variety of inhalation solutions, and has distributed over 1 billion doses of respiratory medication per year since 2009. Nephron is currently working on research and development projects that include over 50 new products. The company’s longstanding relationships with major drug wholesalers allow us to distribute our products to retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, hospitals, home care companies, and long term care facilities. Nephron has a sales force that covers all fifty states and Puerto Rico, with additional sales channels throughout South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Nephron exists to provide top-quality, affordable medications to everyone.

Summary Of Internship

The Analytical Services intern will be part of the Chemistry, Product Development and Formulation departments at Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation for an internship position. The Internship position provides an opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students who are currently pursuing a Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or related physical science degree to get hands on experience working with senior scientists in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Shadow development for new or existing products, including potential process scale-up activities.
• Engage with teams on the design, evaluation, and development of laboratory and process development work.
• Learning and application of cGMP/cGLP requirements, such as lab safety and pharmaceutical regulations as defined by the FDA.
• Analytical method overviews for testing requirements for raw materials, finished goods, and stability analysis.