2027 Future Talent Program - 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. There are several roles within our Company's Durham site seeking interns to join us in summer 2027 including positions in Technical Operations, Operations/Supply Chain Management, Automation, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Quality. A “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset and drive for continuous improvement and innovation enable the Company to be a trusted and competitive supplier of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics, and animal health products to the world’s patients and customers. Each intern completes one or more projects over a 10 to 12-week period beginning late May or early June 2027. This experience will provide the opportunity to develop yourself both technically and professionally, engage in the Company’s business and culture, and decide if we are the right company for your long-term career goals. As an intern at our Durham location, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in one of the following areas: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS INTERN: Develop, optimize, and implement innovative manufacturing technologies and analytical methods. Use process modeling combined with statistical, data analytics, and data science tools to analyze and identify insights from process information. Support process technology development and transfer to commercial operation groups. Examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) to best understand and resolve the root cause. QUALITY INTERN: Accountable for delivering on Durham Quality objectives. Support Quality Systems to ensure sitewide compliance. Support the Site Labs. Participate in department projects and ensure the realization of the specified results. Maintain the highest standard. OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTERN: Actively participate on or support cross-functional teams to advance project goals and implement continuous improvement projects. Support formal problem solving and real-time troubleshooting efforts of unplanned events to ensure reliable supply of Durham manufactured vaccines. Author and/or update GMP documentation. AUTOMATION INTERN: Support the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of process automation and control systems. Utilize data from automated equipment to analyze process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Author or update technical documentation related to automated systems. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) INTERN: Support sitewide environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. Participate in safety walkthroughs and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions. Analyze environmental and safety data to identify trends and propose continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, or related disciplines
- Candidates must have a minimum of one year completed (prior to application) of undergraduate work in an engineering or science related major
- Available for a 10 to 12-week internship beginning in late May or early June 2027
- Current student with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2029
- Candidates graduating in Spring 2027 must be pursuing a graduate degree program and plan to return to school in Fall 2027
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- We do not provide employer visa sponsorship for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Effective problem-solving, collaboration, and written and oral communication skills
- Previous process development, research, or manufacturing experience
- Strong technical competency and a desire to innovate
- Experience in computer programming, modeling, data science, and/or data analytics
- Candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and implement innovative manufacturing technologies and analytical methods
- Use process modeling combined with statistical, data analytics, and data science tools to analyze and identify insights from process information
- Support process technology development and transfer to commercial operation groups
- Examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) to best understand and resolve the root cause
- Accountable for delivering on Durham Quality objectives
- Support Quality Systems to ensure sitewide compliance
- Support the Site Labs
- Participate in department projects and ensure the realization of the specified results
- Maintain the highest standard
- Actively participate on or support cross-functional teams to advance project goals and implement continuous improvement projects
- Support formal problem solving and real-time troubleshooting efforts of unplanned events to ensure reliable supply of Durham manufactured vaccines
- Author and/or update GMP documentation
- Support the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of process automation and control systems
- Utilize data from automated equipment to analyze process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Author or update technical documentation related to automated systems
- Support sitewide environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and company policies
- Participate in safety walkthroughs and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions
- Analyze environmental and safety data to identify trends and propose continuous improvement initiatives
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Career Level
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