2027 Future Talent Program – West Point Vaccine Manufacturing Intern
About The Position
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. These positions provide candidates with great personal/career development opportunities and the opportunity to work on projects having an impact in vaccine manufacturing at our company. The positions are located at our West Point, PA site which is our company's largest and most complex vaccine manufacturing site and offers numerous technical and collaborative opportunities. The intern projects vary with current business needs and can be in one or more of the following areas: VACCINE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS SUPPORT Work as part of the team manufacturing life-saving vaccines for countries all over the world. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve and/or optimize manufacturing processes. Support/lead projects directly tied to improving the safety and/or compliance performance of the manufacturing areas. IN-LINE AND NEW PRODUCT TECHNICAL SUPPORT Work with operations and quality groups to maintain products at a high level of performance/compliance through completion of effective investigations, process improvement activities, and other key projects. Transfer products within our Company's internal manufacturing network or help start up new product and/or manufacturing facilities. Execute strategic technical projects to enhance our World Class Supply posture – decrease inventory, shorten cycle times, increase yields, lower costs, etc. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION Support the design, build, and/or renovation of advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and/or office facilities. Potential involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up. Work with cross-functional teams to improve reliability of equipment and facilities.
Requirements
- Candidates must be working toward an associate, bachelor's, or master’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Biomedical, Biological, Computer, Electrical, Packaging, or Mechanical Engineering or other related science (Chemistry, Biology, Virology, or Microbiology) or manufacturing related program (Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- pharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing-related experience.
- strong collaboration skills
- strong communication skills
- lean six sigma experience/ knowledge
- strong project management skills.
- knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- some data analytics experience
- strong problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of the team manufacturing life-saving vaccines for countries all over the world.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve and/or optimize manufacturing processes.
- Support/lead projects directly tied to improving the safety and/or compliance performance of the manufacturing areas.
- Work with operations and quality groups to maintain products at a high level of performance/compliance through completion of effective investigations, process improvement activities, and other key projects.
- Transfer products within our Company's internal manufacturing network or help start up new product and/or manufacturing facilities.
- Execute strategic technical projects to enhance our World Class Supply posture – decrease inventory, shorten cycle times, increase yields, lower costs, etc.
- Support the design, build, and/or renovation of advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and/or office facilities.
- Potential involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up.
- Work with cross-functional teams to improve reliability of equipment and facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
