Careers

Internships - Building Your Future

As you navigate your career path, hoping to find that dream job, you soon discover it's not something you find, it's something you build.

If you're looking for a company to give you that chance, Bausch & Lomb may be the place for you.

Click here to see our latest promotional video. This video is used at campuses and career fairs to recruit students into our Momentum Internship and Momentum Associate programs.

Limitless Opportunities

Interns at Bausch & Lomb are offered roles to help create new ideas and new ways of doing business in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, and Research & Development. Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or MBA student, our internship program will put you close to the action and involved in decision-making. Internships provide a terrific opportunity to learn outside the classroom, establish contacts and better understand your career options in a global business setting.

Internships at a Glance

As you can see from how interns rate their Bausch & Lomb experience, we’re committed to making your summer internship program a stellar learning opportunity. Our internships/co-ops provide:

  • Project assignments related to your field of study
  • Access to Senior Management and Executives at information sessions, workshops, social events and recreational activities
  • The chance to showcase your skills through formal presentations to Bausch & Lomb's senior leaders
  • Compensation with salaries commensurate with market conditions
  • An understanding of the company gained from forums and information sessions presented by top members of our various business functions
  • Leadership opportunities through volunteering as a mentor with our high school Summer Youth Employment Program

Internship

  • February
    Begin identifying internship projects
  • March — April
    Identify potential interview candidates
  • Mid March — April
    Begin phone screening/personal interviews of candidates
  • April — Early June
    Offer letters extended
  • May — Early June
    Internship program begins
  • Late August — Early September
    Internship program ends

Applying for an Internship/CO-OP

Students may apply for specific internship/co-op positions through select college/university career centers and on-line at our Career Opportunities Web page. When submitting your resume, please list in your objective the functional area you wish to explore. Interviews will begin in early March and end in April. Offers are extended one to two weeks after the interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I apply for a summer internship?
All summer internship applications should be submitted by April 1st.

How do I submit my resume?
Specific internship/co-op positions are posted at selected colleges/universities and on Bausch & Lomb's career opportunity Web page. When submitting your resume, please list in your objective the functional area you wish to explore.

What areas do you recruit for?
Bausch & Lomb recruits students from a variety of disciplines including: Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, and Research & Development.

How many interns/co-op do you hire?
We hire an average of 25-30 students for summer internships. A limited number of interns/co-ops are hired throughout the year, as business needs allow.

Will you be visiting my campus?
Bausch & Lomb visits numerous colleges and universities across the country. To find out if we'll be visiting your campus, please check with your Career Services Office.

When do you interview and extend offers?
Interviews begin in early March and end in April. Offer letters are sent one to two weeks after the interview.

Where are your internships located?
The majority of our summer internships are located in Rochester, NY. We do offer a limited number of internship positions at other Bausch & Lomb facilities throughout the U.S.

Do you provide housing expenses for interns?
Interns are responsible for paying their own housing expenses during their summer employment. Our College Relations Office provides interns who are relocating information on available apartments for summer sublease.

Bausch & Lomb is an Equal Opportunity Employer.