Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION & SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
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.
The Intern – Associate Technical Specialist. will be 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.
The Intern – 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.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Intern – Associate Technical Specialist will be coached by a senior member of the Lab Ops Tech IPT and will report to the Associate Director of Laboratory Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE - KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
General
Working towards 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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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
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Job Posting End Date:
09/27/2024
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Job Posting End Date:09/27/2024
A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R309432