Quality Assurance (QA) Intern - Summer 2027

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace is seeking an office-based QA intern for Summer 2027 in Cincinnati, OH. You will assist with documentation, audit readiness, and QA data review, collaborating with QA staff and other departments to drive quality improvements.

The role supports the QA team in maintaining regulatory and quality management standards while providing hands-on exposure to clinical quality assurance processes and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences or similar.
• Available to work 40 hours a week onsite in Cincinnati, OH.
• 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Internship or project experience with clinical quality assurance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality system documentation and record management.
• Support audit preparation and inspection readiness activities.
• Help review and organize QA data, reports and process improvements.
• Participate in meetings and projects related to quality and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with QA staff and other departments as needed

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our corporate activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking an office-based intern to join our Quality Assurance (QA) team for the Summer 2027 semester.

The Quality Assurance (QA) team focuses on ensuring the Medpace commitment to high ethical standards and compliance with regulatory and quality management system standards is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality system documentation and record management;
• Support audit preparation and inspection readiness activities;
• Help review and organize QA data, reports and process improvements;
• Participate in meetings and projects related to quality and compliance initiatives; and
• Collaborate with QA staff and other departments as needed

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences or similar;
• Available to work 40 hours a week onsite in Cincinnati, OH;
• 3.5 GPA or higher;
• Internship or project experience with clinical quality assurance;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

• A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
• Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
• Free on-site parking
• Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.