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AspectPharma Internships SummerPharma Research Assistant
Required CredentialsUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant courseworkBachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or related field
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical companies, research labs, internshipsResearch labs, clinical settings, pharmaceutical companies
Employer & Industry UsageInternship programs during summer, entry-level exposureSupport research projects, data collection, lab work

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Infographic showing various Pharma Internships Summer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 24% Full Time, 66% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,261 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Accounting & Audit Internship (Summer 2027)

Dublin, OH • On-site


Cardinal Health
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 339 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 895 rated healthcare providers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Paid breaks


$23/hr

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Summer Internship Program Overview

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.

What you’ll gain:

  • Hands-on experience through impactful projects
  • Exposure to Cardinal Health’s business and culture
  • Development of leadership and professional skills
  • Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
  • A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion

Who we’re looking for:

  • Undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
  • Curious, driven, and eager to learn
  • Interested in a career in the healthcare industry

Program Highlights

Real-World Experience
Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders.

Professional Development
Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full-time career paths.

Networking Opportunities
Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company.

Community & Camaraderie
Interns participate in social, team-building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

Job Description Summary

Location: Dublin, Ohio

Start Date: May 17 or 24, 2027

Hours: Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks

*Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

As an Accounting and Audit Intern, you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:

  • Partnering with business contacts to obtain necessary audit support
  • Preparation of audit workpapers in accordance with departmental standards
  • Analysis and clean-up of audit master data
  • Collaborate with external auditor partners or other stakeholders on specific internal controls
  • Assisting with financial and operational audit engagements, including evaluation of internal controls and identification of control deficiencies and weaknesses.
  • Collaborating with Internal Audit (IA) management to develop remediation plans for identified control failures.
  • Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with business partners throughout the audit process.
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual 10-K filing, which includes gathering data from various departments and preparing documentation to support the filing.
  • Work with supervisors to facilitate process improvement projects.
  • Work with segment accounting departments (GMPD, Pharma, Other) on month-end tasks and/or one-off transactions.
  • Other duties upon request

Accountabilities in this role

  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Maintain a proactive, results-oriented approach to work
  • Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines
  • Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs

Qualifications

To be considered for the Cardinal Health Summer 2027 Internship Program, candidates should meet a combination of the following criteria:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, preferred
  • Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, preferred
  • Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Excel, preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills
  • Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations
  • Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Please note, applicants may redact any age-related information.

Pay rate: $23.00 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Application window anticipated to close: 02/28/2027 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.


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About Cardinal Health

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Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dublin, OH, US

Year founded

1971

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