Quality Intern - Nucleic Acid Testing

GRIFOLS, S.A. • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions in San Diego is seeking a Quality Intern for the summer. The Quality Intern will work primarily with the Quality Control department to gain an understanding of method validation, feasibility studies, data analysis and documentation. The intern will work within the Quality department to gain an understanding of compliance, design change controls, and quality control procedures.

To succeed in this role, we are seeking individuals who recently finished (<6 months) with an undergraduate degree or degree near completion in any applicable Quality related field along with a minimum of 2+ years university experience.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites
• Strong ability to demonstrate time management, organization and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects and be flexible to changing priorities Strong attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of GMP/QSR requirements is a plus. Basic computer skills
• Recently finished (<6 months) undergraduate degree or degree near completion in any applicable Quality related field Minimum of 2+ years university experience

Nice To Haves

• Technical writing skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Present project and study updates to QC leadership, including experimental status, data interpretation, and next steps.
• Train in and establish proficiency in Quality Control laboratory procedures utilized by the Procleix NAT QC team.
• Support the design and execution of feasibility studies and project‑based experimental plans.
• Execute laboratory testing, analyze and interpret results, and recommend subsequent experimental actions based on data trends.
• Learn and support the preparation of study protocols, technical reports, and data summaries in compliance with GMP and documentation requirements.
• Work with Quality Assurance – Compliance to gain an understanding of: Change control processes
• Site compliance requirements
• Applicable regulations and standards (ISO 13485, MDSAP, IVDR)
• Deliver a final internship presentation summarizing work performed, knowledge gained, and recommendations for future internship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees