2026 Co-Op: Formulation Development (12 months, January 2026 start)
Haleon
Full-time
On-site
Richmond, VA
Other
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Role Summary
2026 Co-Op: Formulation Development (12 months, January 2026 start) at Haleon. Co-ops in New Product Formulation Development to join a global OTC R&D team delivering innovation to consumers worldwide. Work with experts across the organization on formulation development for over-the-counter medicinal products.
Responsibilities
- Work in a compliant manner to ensure the safety of yourself, others, and the protection of the environment
- Demonstrate excellence in the application and communication of statistical science in new product development
- Under the supervision of a senior staff, apply standard data science methods to solve analytical questions, including collecting data, cleaning data, and apply quantitative data science methods to predict product performance
- Develop new innovations for over-the-counter medicinal products
- Collaborate with analytical scientists to develop novel testing methods
- Optimization of product attributes and performance
- Optimize work process and procedures
- Conclude and communicate findings during tenure as co-op to stakeholders
Qualifications
- Required: Pursuing a BS or MS degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical Science, Polymer sciences or related fields
- Preferred: A cumulative GPA of 3.0
- A working knowledge of pharmaceutical or cosmetics formulation design is preferred
- Ability to start in January 2026
- Able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6-month Co-Op cycle (January – June)
- Provide your own funding for relocation and commuting
- This role is onsite at our Richmond, VA location
- Must be eligible to work in the US for the duration of employment; no future sponsorship required
Skills
- Creative and problem-solving thinking
- Strategic/big-picture thinking
- Entrepreneurial and agile mindset
- Strong prioritization and analytical skills
- Personal accountability
- Business and consumer/customer knowledge and understanding
- Adaptability and resilience in ambiguity
- A desire to learn and have meaningful impact