Intern, Packaging Engineering

Position Summary:

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Global Packaging Operations (GPO) performs identification, validation and qualification of processes and components and manages the production for Clinical and Commercial products. This is inclusive of primary packaging, secondary packaging, and medical devices.

The GPO Intern will play a support role in facilitating the qualification of various finished goods packaging sites by drafting and coordinating documentation approvals and conducting crucial ERP transactions. This position will involve close collaboration with internal teams, printing partners, packaging Contract Organizations, and packaging testing facilities. Additionally, the intern will contribute to a diverse range of clinical and commercial packaging projects, enhancing their overall experience and skill set in the process.

Work Model:

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Support the creation and maintenance of documentation associated with packaging component development and qualification, i.e. specifications, protocols, reports, presentations, etc.

• Develop and execute testing protocols per ASTM or ISTA standards.

• Support the creation and maintenance of commercial items in the ERP system.

• Interface with the Packaging Engineer, Packaging Design and external suppliers to develop mockups for evaluation and selection.

• Participate in risk analysis on component design, processes and vendor on-boarding as required for packaging components and processes.

• Perform data analysis on key Global Packaging Operations workstreams.

• Showcase your summer internship with a final poster board presentation and slide deck

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (eg, Packaging, Material Science, Engineering, STEM), with minimum of second year completed

• Enrolled as a full-time student with plans to return to school in fall term

• Available to work 40 hours/week during normal business hours

• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong organizational skills

• Flexible; adapts work style to meet organization needs

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Strong ability to follow through with tasks

• Good verbal communication skills; Ability to write clearly and effectively

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning, and problem solving

• Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of work status