Summer Intern: Analytical Chemist

Company: EyePoint
Location: Watertown
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Be Seen and Heard at EyePoint At EyePoint , leadership trusts our employees to get the job done. The patient-centric and award-winning approach we're taking in business fuels our: focus on science and innovation, we aim to offer a lifetime of clearer vision commitment to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases Delivery of innovative therapeutics to protect vision, specializing in sustained-release treatments for serious retinal diseases. We See You. Your wellbeing Your professional worth Your future at EyePoint EyePoint offers robust total rewards in a science-based entrepreneurial culture that empowers curiosity and innovation to help catapult your career. There's space for every voice and perspective to be heard in our on-site and remote environments where a variety of strengths and diverse backgrounds are connected. Kickstart Your Career with EyePoint! Are you ready to turn your passion into experience? At EyePoint, we believe internships aren't just about coffee runs—they're about real-world impact, hands-on learning, and meaningful projects that set you up for success. We're looking for innovative, curious, and driven individuals to join our team as interns. If you're eager to roll up your sleeves, learn from top industry leaders, and leave your mark, this is your chance! What You'll Do: As an Analytical Chemist Intern, you will: Dive into real projects that directly impact our business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve exciting challenges. Learn analytical techniques such as High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Attend community service events, and mentorship sessions. Present your contributions to leadership at the end of your internship. What's In It for You: Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry in a pharmaceutical laboratory. Mentorship from industry experts. A dynamic, inclusive culture where your voice matters. The opportunity to build a strong network and kickstart a successful career. The Summer Intern will report directly to the Scientist II, Analytical Development and will be responsible for assisting with in-vitro release testing of drug products. This position is located at our Watertown, MA site and will begin on Monday, June 1st and end on Friday, August 7th. Responsibilities Primary responsibilities and projects to be completed include the following: Responsible for analytical characterization to support Research and Product Development efforts. Key areas of responsibility include: Performing analytical characterization of development drug products Tabulating and analyzing results of characterization experiments Qualifications Primary skills and knowledge required include, but are not limited to the following: Laboratory research experience (particularly analytical sciences) is a plus (academic or industry) Previous experience with HPLC is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work in a dynamic, small drug company. Personal Qualities: Bright, energetic, hard-working, and creative. Level of Education Required: Must be a student in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college/university Undergraduate student with a minimum of Rising Junior status. Preferred Field(s) of Study: Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline Envision Your Future With the exciting energy of a winning culture and an exhilarating pace, we are an ophthalmology company committed to improving the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases by developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics. The collective power of our values influences everything we do, and everything we do for you. Transformational Innovation We exist to change our patients' lives through the power of sight. We are forward looking, embrace challenges with curiosity, and continuously seek to improve our products and ourselves by learning, problem-solving and pushing the limits of science and technology. Unwavering Integrity We recognize our responsibility to our patients, employees, and our community, and value the trust they put in us. We set a high ethical bar and expect responsible leadership at every level to ensure we serve those who matter most to us. Compassionate Excellence We believe that fun and excellence can coexist. We foster a culture where enjoying the work we do and caring for each other are as important as delivering exceptional outcomes. Inclusive Collaboration We strive to see through the eyes of others and work as one team. We appreciate one another's differences and perspectives, and ensure everyone feels valued, respected and encouraged to bring their ideas forward. EyePoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. EyePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary offer is commensurate with EyePoint's compensation philosophy and considers factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, market conditions, criticality of the role and internal equity. The target salary range for this position is listed below. LI-Onsite Min USD $22.00/Hr. Max USD $32.00/Hr.

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