Undergraduate Internship

Eli Lilly and Company

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Work type
On-site
Location
Indianapolis, INLebanon, INBoston, MASan Diego, CAPasadena, CASouth San Francisco, CA
Employment
Full-time
Posted
64 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Dec 1, 2026

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About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and markets medicines in areas such as diabetes, oncology, neuroscience, and immunology, known for products like insulin and Mounjaro. Industry: Pharmaceuticals

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TL;DR · Undergraduate Internship

Lilly Research Laboratories TDA - 2027 Summer Undergraduate Internship offers students the opportunity to join a team of scientists within the Drug Discovery or Development organizations. Interns will contribute to cutting-edge research by working on projects such as AI/ML analytical development, bioassay development, biological testing of compounds, organic and peptide synthesis, and computational biology. The role involves building fluency with AI tools, including generative AI platforms and automation tools, while maintaining high ethical standards. Candidates should possess skills in molecular biology, protein expression, flow chemistry, and drug product design. The work focuses on the technical challenges of the pharmaceutical drug development process, specifically solving problems related to chemical modality, purification, characterization, and formulation to help deliver innovative medicines to patients.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to cutting-edge research within the Drug Discovery or Development organizations.
  • Execute specific projects such as bioassay development, biological testing of compounds, or organic synthesis.
  • Utilize AI and machine learning tools to perform analytical development and research.
  • Perform molecular biology tasks including protein expression and purification.
  • Conduct computational biology or computational chemistry to support drug development.
  • Assist in drug product design, performance testing, and formulation.
  • Maintain strict accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards when using AI-assisted tools.

What we're looking for

  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or Master’s degree program in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • Must be a team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Previous laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience in various scientific fields is preferred.
  • Prior experience using AI tools in an academic, project, or work setting is preferred.

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