Future Talent Program – Standards & Training Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Standards & Training Internship is 10-12 weeks in duration and may provide support to Global Clinical Trials Operations (GCTO) functions, and where appropriate, other areas of Global Clinical Development (GCD) in any of the following areas:

• Supports the development and routine updates of process documentation.

• Supports the development of training materials, aligned with our Company's Research Laboratories Learning and Development activities.

• Supports the delivery of live, virtual, or recorded training sessions.

• Supports the development and calculation of process metrics.

• Provides support to cross-functional teams established to improve business process.

• Supports functional or cross-functional networks of process owners/subject matter experts.

• Supports development of communications content (email, web, live presentation) to support business process and training activities.

• Supports development of mailboxes, surveys or other means of collecting feedback and identifying process and training needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Completion of at least 1 year of study toward a BS/BA in health-related, life science or analytical related field.

Required Skills:

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.

• Ability to embrace change/improvement.

• Project management and organizational aptitude.

• Strong oral and written communications skills.

• Process improvement mindset.

• Problem solving mindset.

• Strong collaboration skills

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

11/3/2025

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