The Summer Intern – Pharma supports scientific activities within the LC‑MS business segment, contributing to laboratory experiments, data analysis, workflow development, and scientific content generation. Working closely with Senior Scientists, the intern will gain hands‑on experience with LC‑MS workflows, small‑ and large‑molecule bioanalysis, 

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to real projects that support Waters’ product development initiatives, customer‑focused workflow design, and scientific excellence across the pharma program.

• Assist in executing scientific experiments under guidance from senior team members, including sample preparation, LC‑MS analysis, and basic data interpretation.
• Support development of innovative bioanalytical workflows by helping evaluate new methods, technologies, and experimental approaches.
• Participate in literature reviews on emerging pharma trends, regulatory expectations, and new analytical techniques 
• Contribute to small investigative tasks that help identify scientific gaps or opportunities for workflow improvement.

 

Education:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences, chemical sciences, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• Completion of at least 2 years of undergraduate study is preferred

Experience:

• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry or bioanalytical techniques.
• Exposure to LC‑MS instrumentation or data analysis through coursework or laboratory classes.
• Interest in pharmaceutical discovery, development workflows, or related research environments.

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a scientific team.
• Curiosity, scientific enthusiasm, and willingness to learn complex analytical concepts.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with good organizational and planning abilities.
• Basic analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and support multiple activities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages beneficial.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

 

 

 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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