Intern - Quality Control: Chemistry

About Tolmar

Are you interested in learning new skills, exploring pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, networking with experts, and building a resume that opens doors? Join us to jumpstart your career! At Tolmar, you will connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive community. This is a place where you can make a meaningful impact and feel empowered by the abundant opportunities for growth.

Tolmar, Inc. is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company based in Colorado. We develop, manufacture, and distribute both branded and generic prescription medications globally, focusing on oncology, urology, and pediatric endocrinology. Our long-acting injectables and oral medications offer innovative treatment options that meet the diverse needs of patients worldwide. By leveraging emerging technologies and developing new products, we aim to simplify treatment delivery and enhance the overall patient experience.

About Tolmar Quality Control

The Quality Control (QC) department performs testing of raw materials, cleaning samples, bulk intermediate and finished product, and/or stability samples, according to established regulatory protocols and procedures, to ensure the quality and safety of all products manufactured at Tolmar. The QC department plays an active role in leading continuous improvement initiatives to improve process efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.

Proposed Work Description

The intern will work on various projects, support scientists with developmental studies, and develop an individual project to work on throughout the summer (project will need to align with Tolmar’s processes). The intern will work with personnel form other departments, gain insight into the complexity of pharmaceutical manufacturing, work on professional writing, communication, and leadership. The intern will support commercial QC Chemistry with any documentation archival initiatives, any process improvement implementation tasks, data mining, performing any lab support functions and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of laboratory principles and procedures.
• An interest in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective organization and attention to detail.
• Willingness to keep be flexible with work schedule.
• Effective oral and written communication; and
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Core Values

The Intern is expected to work within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:

• Center on People: We commit to support the well-being of our patients. We are committed to treating our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together.   
• Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.   
• Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.   
• Constantly Improve: We are committed to a collaborative & proactive effort to improve our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency & improving quality.   
• Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.  

Education & Experience

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Have completed an analytical chemistry course with a lab; and
• Have achieved an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a laboratory environment but could include office, clean room, or production floor.
• Dress is casual but business- or business-casual dress may be required on occasion.

Compensation and Benefits 

• Base rate is $19.00 per hour 
• Benefits include medical insurance and 401k participation 
• Benefits summary: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.  

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors