Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist Intern

Description

The Company

Mallinckrodt is a company united around a central pursuit improving outcomes for underserved patients with severe and critical conditions.

As a purpose-driven organization with a broad network and relentless determination, we create products, delivery systems and solutions for patients whose needs have not been met.

Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty and generic pharmaceutical products and therapies.

With locations in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, culture is one of the most important aspects of our organization. Who we are at the core of our company - how we think, feel and work together means everything.

We are anchored in our values of Patient Centricity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Integrity.

The Company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, hepatology, nephrology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, and oncology;

immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; cultured skin substitutes and gastrointestinal products.

Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. We are focused on listeningfor needs and delivering solutions.

We provide medicines to address unmet patient needs, stemming from 155 years of using our unique strengths, experience, andexpertise to help improve people's lives.

We know that we contribute to something that matters because we make quality products that impact patient lives. We have built an inclusive community and recognize the importance of every employee as a whole person inside and outside of work.

Our dynamic work environment provides unique experiences for employees to grow and develop.

We are moving forward come with us.

The Program

Mallinckrodt is offering an 10-12-week internship program, which provides an immersive experience in the world of pharmaceuticals.

As an MNK Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful and impactful work that compliments the degree you are pursuing.

Here, you will be able to apply what you have learned in the classroom to a corporate environment. In addition, our internship program is designed to include networking opportunities across the company, professional development workshops, and community service.

Mallinckrodt is united around our mission Listening for needs. Delivering solutions . Join us to get a sense of what it is like to work at Mallinckrodt and gain the real-world experience you are seeking.

Summary of Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist Intern will learn the regulations, standards, and guidance that support both pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturing and quality systems.

This individual will support the Quality Assurance team at the Port Allen, LA manufacturing facility in a wide range of functions including document support, technical writing, and project management.

The QA Specialist Intern will also have a unique opportunity to work on continuous improvement projects to support the Port Allen, LA manufacturing facility’s transformation initiatives.

This includes learning lean manufacturing principles for improvement.

Responsibilities

Always Work in a safe manner

Become proficient in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

Become knowledgeable in lean manufacturing principles

Assist with at least 2 Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives

Assist with Quality System elements such as investigations and corrective / preventive actions (CAPA)

Minimum Requirements

Education / Experience / Skills :

High school diploma required

Pursuance of bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in self-leading a project

Experience in working in a team environment

Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Skills that will attribute to success : Time management, Technical writing, Computer applications,Organization, and Leading presentations.

Relationship with Others / Scope of Position

The QA Specialist Intern will work with various functions at the Port Allen, LA manufacturing facility including Site Quality, Quality Control, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Management, Maintenance / Metrology, and Administration.

The QA Specialist Intern can also work with other members of the global Quality organization.