Intern - Microbiologist

Job Title: Intern – Microbiologist

Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Job Type: Internship

Req ID: 11129

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We continue to be committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Summer 2026 Intern for our Microbiology department.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Prepare in-house media
  • Sterilize all media in autoclave
  • Calibrate all equipment used in media prep (Dispensers, Balance, pH meter)
  • Rack glassware in dishwasher and unload dishwasher when cycle is complete
• Get supplies from the warehouse and stock all labs
• Sterilize equipment used for microbiological testing in an autoclave
• Prepare glass tubes for depyrogenation
• Perform media QC testing – growth promotion, sterility confirmation and pH testing
• Perform Gram stains for microbiological identification
• Review temperature monitoring charts for microbiology equipment
• Document test data clearly and accurately. Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with
• company policies, procedures, cGMPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Observe microbiological test method validation for sterility, bioburden and bacterial endotoxins testing

Qualification/Requirements (i.e., education, technical skills):

The qualified candidate will currently be working on a BS/BA Degree in Microbiology or Biology. The qualified candidate must have an understanding of laboratory instruments and methods. Microbiology coursework and hands-on microbiology laboratory work including aseptic technique is preferred.

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.