Job Description

This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2024. Resume review begins in January 2024.

The Biogen Global Quality organization ensures raw materials, drug substances, drug product, and packaged finished goods are compliant with good manufacturing practices (GMP) and regulatory agency standards prior to release to markets around the world.

This position will include responsibilities related to training on several analytical methods in the lab with subsequent development and execution of a method comparability, validation, or qualification. The intern will have the opportunity to learn a set of industry relevant technical skills including use of GMP practices, electrophoresis instrumentations in combination with data analysis software, and statistical analysis. The position is in RTP, North Carolina with requirements to be onsite and flexibility for occasional remote work.

Position Description

You will work in a team with daily activities including definition of project strategy, training, attending team meetings, and laboratory activities. Internships will conclude with a poster presentation of project achievements.

• Play a key role to implement emerging laboratory instrumentation, create training materials, develop analytical methods, or other aspects of laboratory testing support within a GMP environment.
• Example projects:
• Evaluating instrumentation capabilities to determine suitable replacements.
• Executing a comparability study alongside a senior QC Analyst
• Perform method development activities
• Perform statistical analysis in JMP
• Perform qualification testing of new methods

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be:

• Eager to learn and be open to collaborate with QC members and the broader cross functional groups
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Preferably have knowledge of industry specific quality & regulatory requirements and some level of understanding about the Biopharmaceutical industry
• Highly motivated, able to work independently as well as part of team
• Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and drive processes
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving skills and necessary persistence to work around “road blocks”

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Education

Applicant must be actively completing a bachelor’s degree (preferably in a scientific field) and have completed at least their first year of undergraduate degree. This is not available to anyone that has already completed their undergraduate degree.

Additional Information

This position is on-site in Research Triangle Park, NC

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.