2027 Spring Intern - Quality Control
About The Position
The intern will have the opportunity to join HTO’s Quality Control Team as a business analyst to support continuous improvement initiatives focused on delivering performance and increased efficiency. The role will be responsible for working with cross functional teams to assist in the collection and analysis of process data, brainstorming innovative solutions, and supporting the design and implementation of improvements. This internship position is located in Hillsboro, on-site. The Opportunity Actively participate in QC Improvement meetings and support Structured Problem Solving initiatives to help the team implement solutions that eliminate root cause contributing to performance challenges. Attend daily cross functional meetings to support Quality Control teams to deliver on daily plans related to product testing, environmental testing, maintenance, and validation of equipment and methods. Assist in the design, collection, and analysis of process data to enable improved understanding of QC capacity and performance. Support developing tools and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends. Participate in mapping Quality Control processes and workflows to map processes, identify waste and improvement opportunities. Support 5S and Lean initiatives in the laboratory including improving tools leveraged at daily huddles, material flow, and simplified processes. Program Highlights Intensive 6 months, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship. Program start dates are in January (Spring). A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects. Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (recent graduates not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Master's Degree. (recent graduates).
- Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a PhD. (recent graduates).
- Science, Engineering, Data Science or related field.
- Experience in Process Development, Quality Control, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Technical Services.
- Strong ability to collect, analyze and interpret data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
- Strong problem solving mindset and demonstrated capability to solve problems leveraging a systematic approach with data.
- Demonstrated understanding of project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively document findings, present data, and collaborate with team members.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
- Understanding of Lean, Agile, or Toyota Production System is preferred.
- Knowledge of cGMPs or equivalent regulations in a laboratory environment is a plus.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in QC Improvement meetings and support Structured Problem Solving initiatives to help the team implement solutions that eliminate root cause contributing to performance challenges.
- Attend daily cross functional meetings to support Quality Control teams to deliver on daily plans related to product testing, environmental testing, maintenance, and validation of equipment and methods.
- Assist in the design, collection, and analysis of process data to enable improved understanding of QC capacity and performance.
- Support developing tools and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends.
- Participate in mapping Quality Control processes and workflows to map processes, identify waste and improvement opportunities.
- Support 5S and Lean initiatives in the laboratory including improving tools leveraged at daily huddles, material flow, and simplified processes.
Benefits
- paid holiday time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
