2026 Intern: R&D Preformulation (12 weeks, June 2026 start)

Hi. We’re Haleon. A world-leading consumer healthcare company with exceptional category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Centrum, Panadol, Otrivin. We have a clear purpose: to deliver better everyday health with humanity. For billions of people around the globe.

A career in R&D Product Chemistry where none of us stand still.

In the R&D Product Chemistry Group we engage in experiments that allow us to learn more about the link between our product chemistry and product performance.  This work invariably brings us into areas where we apply fundamental chemistry knowledge, such as reaction mechanisms and measurement applications, to achieve our goals.  Our end goal is to build better product through next generation improvements to new applications.
 

What will your individual contribution at Haleon be?

• Engage with a team of Scientists in performing and or developing new characterization methodologies for solid-state, as well as semi-solid based, material systems of our formulations at various stages of the R&D pipeline
• Prepare samples for analysis using sophisticated equipment with regard to techniques including x-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, thermal analysis and electron microscopy
• Set-up custom reactors using lab glassware for bench-top modelling with analysis of outcomes as needed
• Perform data analysis and gain meaningful insights
• Make a major contribution to a project and demonstrate your potential with oral presentation

We’re the people changing the future of everyday health. So you will be someone who has:

• Creative and problem-solving thinking

• Strategic/big-picture thinking
• Entrepreneurial and agile mindset
• Strong prioritization and analytical skills
• Personal accountability
• Understanding of General Chemistry Principles
• Adaptability and resilience in ambiguity
• A desire to learn and have meaningful impact

To enable you to perform in this future talent opportunity:

Education required:

• Enrolled full time in an accredited technical (science based) college program
• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program

Other requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the US at the time of, and for the duration of employment. Employees will be required to furnish evidence of US work authorization.  Applicant must not require future sponsorship for an employment visa status 
• Candidate must be able to work (on-site) full-time (40 hours/ week) Monday-Friday 8am-5pm for 12 weeks duration.
• Overall GPA above 3.0 is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Be extremely focused and driven on learning and growth
• Ability to work within a collaborative and ambiguous environment.
• Result-oriented, with demonstrated experience of balancing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to self-guide when needed

Expected start date: June 1, 2026

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.50

Location: Richmond, VA onsite

We invite you to apply as soon as possible. The way we see it, every day is an opportunity. And we are joined by new talent, every day. We accept ongoing applications and will close this vacancy once we have enough applications.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool