EHS and OpEx Intern

WuXi Biologics; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics is seeking an EHS & Operational Excellence Intern to support EHS and OpEx teams, gaining practical experience in Environmental, Health & Safety and continuous improvement activities across the Dundalk site in Ireland.

You will be mentored by experienced staff, assist with EHS programs, risk assessments, training, incident investigations, and Kaizen workshops, and contribute to 5S and Lean Six Sigma activities while supporting performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a third level undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams through university activities.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical processes and good documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS and OpEx teams with assigned tasks and projects.
• Assist with EHS programs, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Contribute to 5S, Kaizen workshops and Lean Six Sigma activities.
• Maintain compliance databases and support training and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The EHS & Operational Excellence Intern will support the EHS and Operational Excellence (OpEx) teams and play an active role in delivering services across the business. Through involvement in a wide range of Environmental, Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement activities, the intern will gain practical experience while supporting the site's mission to accelerate and transform the discovery and manufacture of biologics.

Organization Description:

WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We´re one of the world's top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals. We enable our clients to research, develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery, development, and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

• Be mentored by highly skilled and experienced employees while conducting assigned tasks.
• Experience a contract manufacturing environment, receiving exposure to operations supporting the manufacture of biological drug substance (DS).
• Participate in projects and activities whilst applying the knowledge and skills acquired through your studies.
• With guidance, prepare and maintain departmental procedures in collaboration with colleagues and coordinate review and approval activities.
• Comply with policies and procedures and apply good documentation practices to ensure the highest quality and compliance standards.
• Model the PROUD culture in all that you do.
• Ensure work areas are maintained to a high standard and all cGMP requirements are always complied with.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely manner and maintain training compliance.
• Adhere fully to all safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Capable of working both independently and within a team environment.

The EHS and Operational Excellence departments support the wider business through environmental, health, safety and continuous improvement activities. Therefore, the internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in EHS compliance, risk reduction, problem solving and operational excellence initiatives.

As part of the EHS Team, you will be afforded a unique opportunity to:

• Provide support to departments to ensure EHS compliance across the site.
• Support the implementation of EHS programs, initiatives and campaigns.
• Update and maintain EHS compliance databases (FLEX®).
• Participate in GEMBA walks, inspections and workplace assessments.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up of corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
• Support risk assessment and hazard identification activities.
• Assist with EHS training and awareness initiatives.
• Support the collection, analysis and reporting of EHS performance metrics.
• Participate in environmental, health and safety improvement projects.
• Provide necessary administrative support to EHS colleagues

As part of the Operational Excellence (OpEx) Team, you will be afforded a unique opportunity to:

• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement through the use of Lean and structured problem-solving tools.
• Support 5S workplace organisation initiatives within operational areas.
• Participate in Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste and improve process efficiency.
• Complete Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and deliver a small improvement project.
• Support OpEx metrics, dashboards and continuous improvement action tracking.
• Assist with the implementation and sustainment of operational excellence initiatives across the site.

Your Profile:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Qualifications

• Pursuing a third level undergraduate or post graduate qualification in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline. For example, but not limited to: Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Science, Plant Engineering

Knowledge/Experience

• No previous experience required, demonstrated ability to work in teams through university/college activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of biopharmaceutical processes.
• Ability to meet timelines and complete tasks as per the prescribed requirements.
• Good computer skills to support development and advancement.
• Minimum of 2.1 Grade in relevant degree course
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Have a passion to grow and develop your career.
• Flexible attitude and positive mind set.
• Desire to be part of a successful team and innovative environment

WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.