Manufacturing Operations Intern – GMP & Process Improvement

Sanofi; France; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Specialist Intern to gain hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, supporting daily operations within the Lyophilisation (Lyo) team. You will work with experienced colleagues to ensure activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement projects, support manufacturing documentation, and develop problem-solving and technical skills

Qualifications

• Be a current university student pursuing a technical degree and plan to return to university after internship.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong communication and presentation skills in a team setting.
• Be proactive, curious and eager to learn, with interest in continuous improvement and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations within the Lyophilisation (Lyo) team, ensuring GMP-compliant practices.
• Assist with reviewing and updating manufacturing procedures and batch documentation.
• Help maintain accurate records and prepare documentation for quality reviews/audits.
• Collect, organize and analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and other departments on projects and problem-solving activities.

Skills

MS Office basics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Science major

Job description

Sanofi in Waterford is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Specialist Intern to gain hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, supporting daily operations within the Lyophilisation (Lyo) team. You will work with experienced colleagues to ensure activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement projects, support manufacturing documentation, and develop problem-solving and technical skills