Intern – Lab Ops Associate Technical Specialist

Job Description

Our Laboratory Operations Technical Integrated Process Team (Lab Ops Tech IPT) is a group made up of wide and diverse areas of expertise including instrumentation specialists, process engineers, validation experts, microbiologists, quality specialists and digital & system specialists.  This team is at the forefront of our laboratory transformation journey and is currently recruiting for an Intern – Associate Technical Specialist.

TheIntern – Associate Technical Specialist. will be part of a team responsible for the delivery of transformational projects in order to support & improve current Laboratory Operations. They will be responsible for contributing to a high-performance culture within the IPT by engaging in an environment of flexibility, collaboration, engagement and teamwork. 

TheIntern – Associate Technical Specialist. will be expected to demonstrate a high level of innovation, enthusiasm for the delivery of improvement projects within the Lab Ops area as well as day-to-day base business support.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to projects for the introduction & qualification of new equipment for the commissioning and qualification of laboratory equipment

• Aid in troubleshooting technical issues and take part in investigations through scientific problem-solving approaches.

• Partner with cross functional groups to support change management to implement process improvements

• Ensure compliance with site EHS policy, cGMP and other business regulations and participate in risk assessments, audits, regulatory inspections and incident investigations.

• Ensure the highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards by participating and complying with our Manufacturing Division Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including ownership, as relevant.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

General

Enrolled in a third level qualification in a Science or Engineering related subject.

Technical

Interest in at least three of the following:  process engineering, process & equipment validation, statistics, technology transfer, instrumentation, project management & execution, chemistry,  microbiology, regulatory inspections.

People

Excellent communication, decision making, people influencing and project management skills.

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