Operations Internship

Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:

• Support manufacturing activities through documentation generation, equipment and process investigations associated with non-GMP activities and completion of quality notifications. Provide input to the MES development process team on technical aspects of MES functionality and serve as MES SME within IPT
• Be a document system expert; this will include document review, approval and document system work flow expedition. Format, write, deliver and review necessary documentation in line with the standard approval process, and facilitate others to do so. Documents will include SOP’s, SWI’s, training documents, and change controls.
• Support operation activities through documentation generation, filing, tracking, auditing and efficient maintenance of all associated databases including the maintenance, auditing and archiving of the process documentation system.
• Support Batch release through timely Quality Notification completion, Interim/summary report generation; meeting batch release requirements.
• Raise CAPA's and conduct investigations. Raise and investigate quality notifications using standard tools and methods, to resolve system issues e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why’s etc.; implement subsequent corrective action through the change management system.
• Complete Customer complaint investigations and Change Controls and ensure they are closed out to support production activities in a timely manner in conjunction with the SCM team.
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture in Carlow.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in the management and/or assignment of IPT training if required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Biologics, Pharmaceuticals or a related field.
• A strong interest in learning about pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude—ready to work as part of a supportive team.

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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:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Batch Releases, Business Process Management (BPM), Change Management, Clinical Research, Consumer Complaint, Corrective Action Management, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health Economics, Manufacturing Compliance, Office Applications, Process Flow Documentation, Process Improvements, Production Support, Project Management, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support {+ 1 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2025

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