Winter Production Intern - Manufacturing

Job Title:                                 Manufacturing Intern

FLSA Classification:              Intern, Non-Exempt/Hourly 

Work Location:                       Fall River, MA

Work Hours:                           First Shift: 7:00AM – 3:30 PM (may vary based on business needs)

Reports To:                             Site Operations Manager

Comp. Range:                        $18.00 - 30/hour

Purpose:  

The content and statements documented in this job description are designed to describe the general nature and level of work as well as provide a basic understanding of the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the person assigned to perform the job. This job description is not designed to provide an exact or exhaustive list of all job duties, tasks, skills, and qualifications. The intent of this job description is to be representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and in accordance with the established performance expectations.

Scope:                        

Invagen Pharmaceuticals is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manufacturing intern.

The Manufacturing Intern position is for an individual seeking to align with a deeper interest in the duties and responsibilities of producing pharmaceutical components by setting up, cleaning, operating, and maintaining equipment, following aseptic procedures, and documenting actions.  

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Trouble shooting equipment issues and providing solution proposals including design, vendor coordination and process changes.
• Complete challenging engineering projects under guidance of a senior engineer or assigned mentor.
• Prepares for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing materials and supplies.
• Know the basic manufacturing process, troubleshooting at a basic level.
• Produces requirements by operating and monitoring equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting equipment controls; calculating concentrations, dilutions, and yields; adhering to aseptic filtering and filing procedures.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
• Documents production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches.
• Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and clear documentation that proves that manufacturing is being carried out in accordance with both internal and external quality systems or regulations.
• Keep maintenance logs for all of the machines or process they oversee, which requires proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Follow strict internal protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Qualifications for Manufacturing Intern

• High school degree or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year degree college program with focus on Industrial Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Able to commit to a 6–8-week internship.
• Must be willing to work in a pharmaceutical setting.
• Proficiently speak English as a first or second language
• Proficiently communicate and understand (read and write) scientific work in English.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex data sets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other scientific based software.
• Experience in Inhalation products (MDI) is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to focus on details.
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) – Intermediate
• Good basic math knowledge and excellent attention to details.

Physical requirements

• Must be willing to work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
• Must be willing to work some weekends based on business need as required by management.

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies.  Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare.  The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees, who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future.  Driven by the vision, none shall be denied, Cipla’s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.)

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. As of February 18, 2016, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.