Biotech & Pharma STEM OPT Jobs in Virginia

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

The Global R&D OTC team supports the development of new over-the-counter drug products for brands spanning the entire world. Analytical sciences is a specialized discipline providing support for new product development, by developing, validating and transferring state-of-the-art robust methods that enable the growth of the Consumer Health Business.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

This Analytical Associate Scientist is responsible for following established procedures and methodologies in analytical chemistry for the chemical and physical testing of products under development. This role has a growing familiarity with aspects of HPLC and GC and basic laboratory skills.

• Possesses basic knowledge of chemistry and laboratory techniques.
• Applies technical skills and functional knowledge to projects and assignments.
• Understands GMP requirements and R&D policies and procedures.
• Completes all required training before conducting GMP scientific work.
• Executes analytical procedures, methodologies, and method validation/transfer protocols under senior supervision.
• Conducts analytical testing (chemical and physical) to support the development of new OTC drugs and medical devices.
• Adheres to R&D documentation policies when recording scientific work.
• Identifies atypical data, including chromatography and intermediate results, and collaborates with a senior colleague to investigate and determine the root cause.
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation issues.

Performs peer reviews of scientific data and reports, working with colleagues to resolve any identified issues promptly.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BS in Chemistry or related course of study

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A passion for science is essential given the critical importance of technical expertise for the success of the organization.
• 0+ years of relevant experience working in an analytical lab setting.
• Has a working knowledge of GMP requirements and site policies & procedures.
• Industry laboratory experience
• Experience with HPLC, GC and dissolution

LOCATION

This role is located onsite with a 3 day in-office requirement at our Richmond, VA facility.

COMPENSATION

The expected salary range is $66,286 - $91,144.

BENEFITS

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

JOB POSTING END DATE

2026-11-16

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to HR.AmericasSC-CS@haleon.com. Please include the following in your email:

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NOTE TO CANDIDATES

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.