Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity

QC Intern

QC Intern

Ireland Posted 2025-02-10

QC Intern

As a QC Intern you will be responsible for supporting various aspects of the Quality Control manufacturing processes at WuXi Biologics. You will report directly into the QC Director.

Organization Description

WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We´re one of the world's top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals, we provide our clients with a world-leading open access technology platform. We enable our clients to research, develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing.

Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery, development, and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide. We have sites/offices in China, the US, the EU, Asia and Ireland. We currently employ over 10,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.

Department Description

As a QC Intern you’ll be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing our lives.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will act on the following tasks:

Sample management – Receiving samples from manufacturing and distributing them to the correct labs on request. Receiving shipments of samples from other sites (storing them correctly / Relabelling them with correct information)
Present daily team meetings to discuss the day ahead and any issues which need to be addressed.

Support QC Senior scientist in OOS, OOL, adverse trends, any excursion investigations, change controls, and CAPAs tasks.

Support and lead QC test method validation and development of routine testing strategies when required.

Update clients on method transfer/validation progress of projects

Routine laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process and stability samples, DS and DP, reporting and review of data

Troubleshooting any equipment issues (HPLC, GC, UPLC, UV Spec)

Regular review of documentation and process equipment calibration logbooks, documentations, and software processes. Also organising all paperwork and logbooks are stored in the correct areas.

Project Management:

Support project management activities, including timeline tracking, resource allocation, and milestone achievement.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate for this position, will have the following:

Education

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Science, Microbiology, Biomedical or Biological Sciences or a similar field of study.
Strong academic performance with coursework relevant to bioprocessing and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Knowledge/Experience

Technical Knowledge:

Understanding of bioprocessing principles, including upstream and downstream processing techniques.
Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software commonly used in bioprocessing.
Ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions.
Problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying and addressing root causes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python) is a plus.

Personal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to articulate ideas and findings clearly and concisely.
Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting information to various stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Willingness to contribute actively to team discussions and share insights.
Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data analysis and documentation.
Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of work.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Openness to learning new technologies and techniques in bioprocessing.

As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!

If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our vision - Any drug can be made, and any disease can be treated - don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.

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