Duration – 12 months internship starting September 2024.

　　Are you a BSc Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Biological Sciences degrees student looking for your Internship opportunity? Boehringer Ingelheim are recruiting for 5 Student Internship positions in our Quality and MSAT Teams.

　　OUR COMPANY

　　At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

　　WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

　　Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work

　　Purpose of the Job(s)

　　Quality Assurance (Validation Execution)

　　The main purpose of this role is as a member of the Quality Team to support validation and quality assurance activities for the Pirbright Site. This will include executing validation test/protocol & creating documentation and reports across the entire validation life cycle. You will work alongside the other members of the Validation and Quality Assurance teams to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.

　　Quality Assurance (Batch Release)

　　Assist the Product Quality Assurance team in delivery of strategic veterinary products. Our team’s main priorities are batch record review and providing quality assurance support to production and quality control departments.

　　Quality Control (Restricted)

　　Support the Quality Control Department in the testing and release of Foot & Mouth disease antigen and vaccine batches. To perform routine testing related to active ingredient and finished product as well as utilities and environmental testing as required to maintain compliance on a GMP manufacturing site.

　　Quality Systems

　　Provide support to the Quality Systems Team spanning a variety of subject areas.

　　The primary focus area will be Documentation and Training management including activities such as:

　　MSAT

　　As BIAH Pirbright looks to reinforce and develop methods for batch manufacturing in process and final release control, there is a requirement to support with development on both existing and future products. The role sits within the Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT) group and offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced Operational environment. This role will take an active lead to either develop/optimise existing methods/processes or support site to site transfer of an analytical method between our partner site in Lyon, France.

　　Requirements

　　• Applicants will be studying for a BSc Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or other Biological Sciences degree

　　• 3 A levels at grade BBC (minimum) with at least one grade coming from a Science subject.

　　• Applicants must have the ability for independent travel to work and other sites.

　　• Applicants must be able to comply with bio-safety regulations that apply to working in a SAPO4 facility.

　　• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

　　Key Competencies

　　• Strong verbal communication skills within a business environment, able to speak clearly and fluently, expressing opinions information, and key points of an argument with clarity and simplicity.

　　• Strong written communication skills, able to write clearly, succinctly and correctly, writes convincingly in an engaging, structured and logical manner, avoiding unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language.

　　• Experience with Microsoft Office essential with the ability to adapt knowledge to use BI’s local systems/platforms/technology.

　　• Sets clear objectives, plans activities well in advance, manages time effectively, identifying and organising resources needed to accomplish tasks, monitoring performance against deadlines.

　　• Able to work as team member, establishing good working relationships, adapting to the team as required; also, able to work as an individual contributor with minimal supervision. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to deliver both within a team environment and independently.

　　• Follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority. Follows procedures and policies, keeping to schedules but remains flexible to changing priorities.

　　• Professional approach to work that upholds BIs values and behaviours and complies with all legal obligations, GMP, Biosafety and HSE compliance requirements.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.