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Lab Intern

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Sciences majors are preferred, but others will be considered. Additional Information Each intern will be paid $1,000/month to complete a scope of ...

TRUCENT INC

Lab Technician Intern

Van Wert, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Trucent, Inc. is a global leader in resource recovery, regeneration, and renewable chemistry. We ... Trucent Renewable Chemicals, a division of Trucent, is looking for a Lab Intern to join our team at ...

True Glory Hair

Lab Intern

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Sciences majors are preferred, but others will be considered. Additional Information Each intern will be paid $1,000/month to complete a scope of ...

MILLENNIUMSOFT

R&D Intern - Chemistry

San Diego, CA · On-site

Job Title - R&D Intern - Chemistry Location - San Diego, CA Duration - 3+ Months Contract Client ... Organic chemistry coursework, undergraduate research experience, maintaining a lab notebook Degree ...

NKW NantKwest Inc

IB Intern - Lab Intern

Culver City, CA · On-site

$22/hr

Completion of a college level biology or chemistry class * Completion of at least one molecular biology or genetics course (or equivalent lab experience) * Prior research experience in an academic or ...

ITW Tire Repair

Chemist Intern

San Luis Obispo, CA

$22 - $28/hr

Collect, analyze, and document experimental data and maintain accurate lab records * Review ... Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer ...

Verde Bioresins, Inc

R&D Lab Intern

Fullerton, CA

$20/hr

Completed college coursework in chemistry, engineering or related technical discipline Ability to understand scientific documentation and technical procedures Knowledge of basic scientific and ...

Brewer Science Inc.

Lab Assistant Intern

Rolla, MO · On-site

... Lab Assistant Intern (full-time, 40hrs per week in the Summer and part-time, 15-20 hours per week ... Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. * An equivalent combination of ...

Brewer Science, Inc.

Lab Assistant Intern

Rolla, MO

... Lab Assistant Intern (full-time, 40hrs per week in the Summer and part-time, 15-20 hours per week ... Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. * An equivalent combination of ...

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How much do chemistry lab intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for chemistry lab intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or experiments can a Chemistry Lab Intern expect to participate in during their internship?

As a Chemistry Lab Intern, you can expect to support ongoing research projects, assist with routine analytical testing, and participate in experiments involving sample preparation, data collection, and chemical analysis. Interns often work closely with experienced chemists and lab technicians, learning to operate various laboratory instruments and follow strict safety protocols. This hands-on experience provides valuable exposure to both independent and collaborative work, and offers insights into potential areas of specialization within the field of chemistry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chemistry Lab Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chemistry Lab Intern, you need a solid understanding of basic chemistry concepts, laboratory safety procedures, and relevant coursework in chemistry or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, chemical handling protocols, and software for data analysis such as Microsoft Excel or specialized lab software is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help interns excel and contribute positively to the lab environment. These skills ensure accurate, safe experimentation and reliable data collection, which are critical for supporting research and laboratory operations.

What does a Chemistry Lab Intern do?

A Chemistry Lab Intern assists professional chemists and laboratory staff with various tasks such as preparing chemical solutions, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Interns may also help with record-keeping, cleaning glassware, and ensuring that safety protocols are followed. This position provides hands-on experience and exposure to real-world laboratory procedures, making it ideal for students or recent graduates looking to build their skills in chemistry.
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Lab Assistant (Intern), Analytical Development

Lab Assistant (Intern), Analytical Development

Catalent, Inc.

San Diego, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

Catalent rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 73 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Lab Assistant (Intern), Analytical Development
Position Summary:
  • Work Schedule: Part-time (15-20/hours per week) Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm
  • 100% on-site (San Diego)

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and Catalent's San Diego facility focuses on early-stage development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates from the bench to the clinic. This facility offers an array of services that support oral and injectable dosage forms that include preformulation testing, formulation and analytical development, cGMP manufacturing and clinical packaging, labeling, and worldwide distribution. Our San Diego location is the home of our Catalent Spray Drying technologies with downstream roller compaction capabilities to support the needs of our client's most challenging compounds.
Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Lab Assistant (Intern) for multiple departments on our San Diego, CA team. Through guided mentorship, the Student Lab Intern program offers students a fun and stimulating environment to gain lab experience and exposure to pharmaceutical chemistry development. Lab Assistants will have the opportunity to learn analytical chemistry techniques such as: volumetric analysis, spectroscopy, and liquid chromatography.
If you are a UC San Diego student and are hired, you are likely eligible to enroll in the UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences Co-Op Program. In addition to paid work experience at Catalent, you'd gain professional development and science communication training through a UC San Diego course for academic credit. (This is the Co-Op Program link: https://biology.ucsd.edu/education/career/co-op/index.html)
**This is a PART TIME, PAID, YEAR-ROUND student internship, and all students are required to commit 15-20 hours per week (NOTE: bachelor's degree graduates will not be considered). To be considered for this San Diego-based internship, you must be able to work on-site weekly**
The Role:
  • Clean laboratory glassware
  • Perform maintenance on designated laboratory equipment and order supplies
  • Prepare buffers and laboratory reagents
  • Document experiments in a laboratory notebook
  • Assist in experiments under the supervision of a full-time Scientist
  • May also perform routine experiments without supervision
  • Learn and comply with all GMP practices in use at Catalent
  • Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:
  • Must have attained a high school diploma/GED and be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in good academic standing with a major in life sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology). Bachelors graduates are not eligible for this role and therefore will NOT be considered
  • Completion of Organic Chemistry coursework is required. Prior experience in chemistry and chemistry lab techniques are strongly preferred
  • Candidates should be highly self-motivated, organized, and able to work as part of a team
  • Availability to work 15-20 hours per week on-site during the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday (no exceptions)
  • Housing assistance and/or relocation are NOT available for this role
  • Physical Requirements: On an average day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently

Pay:
  • The starting hourly compensation for this position in San Diego, CA is $20/hour. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent:
  • Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment.
  • Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.
  • Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Competitive salary/hourly rate offering students an amazing company to add to your resume before graduation with exciting hands-on lab experience.
  • Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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