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R&D associate
Patheon Softgels BV
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Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we offer you a unique opportunity to participate in groundbreaking discoveries and innovative ideas. With over $1 billion invested annually in Research and Development (R&D), you will be at the forefront of addressing some of the world's toughest challenges. By supporting the research and development of scientific tools and medicines, you will develop solutions to help make the world safer, healthier, and greener. We are currently seeking an Intern for our Analytical Development Team, Softgel Business Unit at Patheon by Thermo Fisher Scientific in Tilburg, The Netherlands. In this role, you will contribute significantly to the development analytical methods for Softgel dosage technologies. Our Patheon Softgels team holds more than 100 patents for their innovative drug delivery technologies. Alongside educational requirements, we also consider applicants with equivalent experience. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical knowledge in product development, ranging from lab scale to commercial scale, including the development and validation of associated analytical methods. What will you do? * Join our analytical development teams as an intern, and contribute to the growth of the softgel product platform. * Document all development activities and experiments comprehensively to ensure reproducibility and process transfer. * Enhance your collaboration and commmunication by effectively reporting project progress to colleagues, customers, and leaders. * Stay updated on the latest developments in pharmaceutical sciences and apply them to advance your knowledge and skills. * Adhere to strict operating procedures to meet GMP, corporate, legal, and EHS requirements for successful project implementation. * Maintain a clean working environment, seek operational efficiencies, and explore opportunities to minimize our environmental impact. * Gain exposure to both manufacturing and laboratory operations, broadening your understanding of our business operations. Qualifications We are looking for individuals currently studying for a degree or with equivalent experience in fields related to pharmaceutical chemistry and life sciences. Whether you are at the MBO, HBO, Bachelor's, or Master's level of education, we encourage you to apply. A proven interest in chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, coupled with a passion for lab-based work, is important. As an ideal candidate, you should be a great teammate with strong communication skills and a drive to deliver results within tight schedules. Join our diverse and inclusive R&D team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where we value different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. The internship is offered during the usual internship seasons in the Netherlands, and a nominal salary will be provided based on the internship level. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary [stories](https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/discover-our-stories) and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.