Operations Intern - GEM

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview:

Assist the Manufacturing Teams with the following tasks: Investigation of current processes, capturing process details, creation of new Standard Production Methods (SPMs), and implementation of new methods into eDHR (Electronic Device History Records).

Additional tasks may be assigned based on the progression of the main objectives:

Scope, plan and execute process change requests or improvements issued internally. Requests include improvements to manufacturing efficiencies, improvements to product quality, and resolution of technical issues. All changes to be executed with the guidance of Manufacturing Team leaders and/or Engineering.

Position Description

* Develop or update Standard Production Method Documentation for key Lyophilization and Filling processes.

* Initiate Change Orders to implement new documentation and corrosponding eDHR components.

* Utilize GMP, GDP, and Werfen interal procedures, processes, and systems to perform document updates.

Key Attributes

• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
• Review process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
• Performs research on technology, equipment and tooling to improve process quality, yield or cost. Generates proposals based on research.
• Assistance in creating, reviewing and maintaining department files.
• Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
• Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods.

• Education: The ideal candidate will be entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year working towards a degree in business, mechanical, industrial engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: At least of prior summer internship in a manufacturing industry such as: pharmaceutical, medical devices, automobile and aerospace is strongly preferred.

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $18 to $25. Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com