2027 Intern- Research & Development

Location: Madison, WI

2027 Intern- Research & Development

Position Summary

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm, Summer 2027

100% Onsite

Catalent’s Madison, Wisconsin site is a state‑of‑the‑art biologics development and manufacturing facility supporting customers from research through early‑ and mid‑stage clinical production. Located at 726 Heartland Trail in Madison, the approximately 102,700‑square‑foot GMP facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development, utilizing flexible single‑use systems to enable rapid scale‑up and customization. The site is home to Catalent’s proprietary GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies, which are used to generate high‑yielding mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies, and supports production scales ranging from 50 to 4,000 liters for clinical manufacturing. Following a $45 million expansion announced in 2025, the Madison site has significantly increased capacity, added new equipment, and created approximately 200 highly skilled biohealth jobs, further strengthening its role within Catalent’s global biologics network and Wisconsin’s growing life sciences ecosystem.

We have an opportunity for a 2027 Intern- Research & Development to join our team. This role will support experimental design, molecular cloning, cell culture, and recombinant protein expression activities. The intern will assist in preparing materials, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. This position offers hands-on experience in a dynamic laboratory environment focused on biologics development and innovation.

The Role

Support molecular cloning, cell culture, recombinant protein expression, and experimental design and execution.

Prepare buffers, media, and reagents, and maintain accurate batch records and laboratory documentation in compliance with standard operating procedures, Good Laboratory Practices, and data integrity standards.

Analyze data, troubleshoot experimental challenges, and use scientific literature to support project objectives.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development and other teams to ensure scalable and manufacturable cell line and process development.

Demonstrate strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Undergraduate or graduate student in Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field of study.

Eligible to legally work in the United States.

Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a 10–12-week period over the summer.

Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly, and occasionally lift 0–15 pounds.

Why You Should Join Catalent

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.

Diverse, inclusive culture.

Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.

Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.

Community engagement and green initiatives.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

Tuition Reimbursement.

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.

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