Research And Development Intern

Analytical Research & Development (R&D) Intern (Summer 2026)

Location: Greenville, SC

Department: Research & Development (R&D)

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Pay: $22-25/hour

Position Overview

PAI Pharma is seeking a motivated and curious AR&D Intern to support ongoing analytical research and development projects. This role provides hands-on exposure to a wide range of analytical activities supporting pharmaceutical product development.

Unlike narrowly scoped internships, this position offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple active R&D projects, providing a dynamic and immersive learning experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with analytical testing and method development activities

• Support ongoing R&D projects across the AR&D team

• Learn and apply analytical techniques and instrumentation under supervision

• Accurately document experimental procedures, data, and results

• Follow all SOPs, cGMP requirements, and data integrity standards

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment

• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams

Key Projects

• Contribute to multiple active R&D projects based on current team priorities

• Support analytical efforts tied to product development and testing

• Assist in data generation, analysis, and reporting across various studies

Learning Objectives

Through this internship, the selected candidate will:

• Gain hands-on experience in analytical method development and testing

• Develop familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and techniques

• Learn how analytical data supports pharmaceutical product development

• Build skills in scientific documentation and data analysis

• Experience working in a collaborative R&D environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field

• Strong interest in analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical R&D

• Basic laboratory skills and understanding of scientific principles

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory or research experience

• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, etc.)

• Interest in pursuing a career in Analytical R&D or Quality

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a variety of real-world R&D projects (no two weeks look the same )

• Hands-on experience with analytical testing and lab instrumentation

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists and researchers

• Development of technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• A strong foundation for future roles in AR&D, QC, or pharmaceutical development