Intern - R&D, Specialty Bioanalytics

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Working as part of our Lab Operations, Compliance and Quality group within the Specialty Bioanalytics (SB) department, you will have an opportunity to learn about laboratory operations and quality control, with a focus on regulated sample management in a lab that adheres to US FDA Regulations for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

 

Duration: This Internship will take place during the Summer (May through August)
 

How you’ll spend your day

In this role, you will strengthen your communication skills and learn new skills needed to interact with team members who have varying levels of scientific and regulatory knowledge. You will also be encouraged to provide suggestions on how to improve lab processes to enhance efficiency, and then work with the team to implement changes.

 

•    Sample Management: While working with the Sample Management Lead, you will:
o    Observe and learn the various tasks and responsibilities of Sample Management for regulated studies, e.g. lab manual finalization, sample receipt documentation, handling, storage tracking, disposal, etc.
o    Interact with departments such as Shipping and Receiving, Customs and Trade Compliance (CTC), Nonclinical Development (NCD), and Global Clinical Operations (GCO), and the SB bioanalytical groups.
o    Learn the processes for document and specimen archival, recalling or destruction of samples (includes working with the Document Management Associate)
o    Gain understanding of the requirements for import/export of biological samples, e.g. invoices, licenses, permits, declarative letters, etc.
o    Using data transfer specifications to lead sample reconciliation efforts with study teams

•    Laboratory Operations
o    Environmental monitoring of chambers
o    Assist with testing new equipment or instruments

•    Quality Control
o    Learn principles and implementation of good documentation practices and why they are important for regulated work
o    Learn procedures and processes for reviewing work completed in regulated software (electronic laboratory notebook, plate readers, and laboratory information management systems, etc)

•    Perform other duties as assigned 

Your experience and qualifications

Skills and experience
•    Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, chemistry, biology or a related field from an accredited college or university required.
•    Experience working in a laboratory setting (classroom, previous internship or employment) is highly preferred
•    Good organization skills, attention to detail, time management, excellent interpersonal skills are essential
•    Interest in processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite
 

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