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Intern, DMPK - University at Buffalo Career Experience Program

CompanyCuria
LocationBuffalo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist scientists with DMPK studies, including sample preparation, LC-MS/MS method development, and data analysis. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
3444
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
13 hours
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About The Company
Curia is a contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with an integrated network of 20+ global sites and 3,000+ employees supporting biopharmaceutical customers from discovery through commercialization. Our capabilities span small molecules, generic APIs and biologics, with expertise in regulatory support, analytical services, drug substance and sterile fill-finish manufacturing. Founded in 1991 as Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI), Curia built its foundation on scientific innovation and was originally known for the discovery and development of the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Allegra. Over the last three decades, we expanded our capabilities and global footprint through strategic acquisitions, including Crystal Pharma, Euticals, Gadea Pharmaceutical Group, Integrity Bio, LakePharma and Ragactives. Today, Curia partners with customers to accelerate discovery, development and manufacturing timelines to help bring life-changing therapies to patients. Visit us at curiaglobal.com. ************************************************** ⚠️NOTICE: Please Be Aware of False Employment Opportunities ************************************************** Please be aware there has been reported fraudulent activity within our industry regarding false offers being made to applicants and requests for personal information from individuals or organizations posing as company representatives. Any applicant who applies to Curia must submit their application through Curia’s career page at https://careers.curiaglobal.com. Applicants will only receive communication, including offer letters, from a curiaglobal.com email address. Please be aware that recent scams used email addresses that are similar to Curia addresses or use other public domain addresses such as gmail.com, yahoo.com and aol.com. Please confirm the sender’s email address prior to sharing your information.
About the Role

Career Experience Program - Intern, DMPK in Buffalo, NY

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. 

The intern would gain hands-on LC-MS/MS methods development and analysis experience. Their scope of work would include sample and solution preparation, compound tuning, development of basic LC-MS/MS methods, evaluation of instrument performance, data processing, and troubleshooting common analytical issues.

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare solvents, buffers, and stock solutions of compounds and substrates under the supervision of other scientists 
  • Aiding scientists with keeping lab inventory up to date and Oracle ordering of supplies for the group 
  • Assist mentor(s) with various DMPK studies such as solubility, metabolic clearance, stability, etc. and with LC-MS method development 
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of commonly used spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques 
  • Maintain the laboratory and laboratory instruments and equipment in a clean, organized, and orderly manner as directed by the scientific staff 
  • Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices, complete safety inspection per DMPK safety criteria. Follow requirements regarding chemical and biological disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as all appropriate SOP’s 

 

Qualifications 

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field 
  • Must be a University of Buffalo student of FT status and not working another UB-supported job for more than 8 hours per week for domestic students or more than 13 hours per week for international students
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, and presentation skills 
  • Highly motivated and a self-starter with minimal need for direct supervision of daily tasks 

     

Other Qualifications

  • Must pass a background check
  • Must pass a drug screen
  • May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

 

Pay Range: $20/hr. 

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

 

 

Key Skills
LC-MS/MSSample preparationSolution preparationCompound tuningData processingTroubleshootingSpectroscopic techniquesChromatographic techniquesLaboratory maintenanceSafety complianceInventory managementDMPK studiesSolubility testingMetabolic clearanceCommunicationOrganizational skills
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Science & ResearchHealthcareManufacturing