Masters Manufacturing Science Intern

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Functional Overview & Responsibilities  

Ensuring reliability of our manufacturing and utility systems 

• Searching for and implementing continuous improvements 

• Maintaining our facilities and processes in a state of compliance with US and global regulations 

• Managing capital projects 

• Designing and developing drug delivery systems 

The internships are a temporary summer position that lasts for 12 CONTINUOUS weeks beginning in May or June 2026. Each science intern will be assigned a project affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the Tech Services Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) or Quality organizations, building a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role scientists play in creating solutions for Eli Lilly and Company. These roles include areas such as science and technology, direct process support, as well as analytical laboratory support. This intern position exposes one to the technology, science, and regulatory requirements for making commercialized life-saving medicine in therapeutic areas including: diabetes, oncology, and endocrinology. 

Quality Assurance: Develops and audits systems to ensure quality of medicine is achieved every time. Expert on production science and compliance to solve manufacturing challenges and support technological improvements. 

Quality Control: Performs critical analytical testing to confirm consistent product quality.  Evaluates and investigates testing results, as well as develops expertise to improve testing methods. 

Technical Services Manufacturing Science: Oversees and develops scientific knowledge of the processes for making medicine. Analyzes data and performs routine data monitoring to lead process improvements and identify trends. 

Interns will interact with other engineering, manufacturing, and science professionals, including Lilly senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the work period, each intern will present their project highlights, findings and general internship accomplishments to science and manufacturing professionals. 

Project opportunities are available in, but not limited to, the following areas: 

• Parenteral Products (injectable) 

• Bulk Processing (small and large molecule) 

• Global Delivery Devices 

Key Objectives/Deliverables 

• Provide a practical real-life solution to a manufacturing business-related technical project. 

• Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing pharmaceutical substances, including the interaction with equipment. 

• Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g. deviation) investigations. 

• Be capable of preparing relevant technical documents, such as Reports, Change Controls, Regulatory submissions, Deviations, Protocols, etc. 

• Utilize the principles of Good Laboratory Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices and principles to analyze process intermediates, active pharma ingredients, and drug product in a Quality Control Lab (QCL) using analytical techniques such as:  wet chemistry, HPLC, ICP, AA, Titration, and/or Microbiological Assays. 

• Actively run a tech