R&D Intern

Overview

Overview:

The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with leadership potential and proven academic performance.  Werfen hires students majoring in Engineering and Life Sciences fields into this internship program based on business need.  Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities. 

Responsibilities

Position Description

• To perform entry level work of a routine nature requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related tasks.
• The Intern will be involved in the day-to-day activities of the team including aiding other departments as they relate to department projects. The intern will work in a team environment, be exposed to new technical/ analytical skills and interact with cross-functional personnel. We expect the intern to gain an in-depth knowledge of the product and its associated processes, particularly the process activities in-which they will be directly involved. The intern will have opportunities to assist in nearly all aspects of the workflow.
• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
• Performs experiments in development of new or improved Werfen products in R&D laboratory under the supervision of R&D staff, using Werfen automated coagulation analyzers, reagent products with human blood plasma. Data gathered from the experiments can be used to complete technical data files required for product registration in multiple countries.
• Reviews process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
• Performs research on technology, equipment and tooling to improve process quality, yield or cost. Generates proposals based on research.
• Assists in creating, reviewing and maintaining department files.
• Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
• Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

Key Attributes 

• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
• Review process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
• Performs research on technology, equipment and tooling to improve process quality, yield or cost.  Generates proposals based on research.
• Assistance in creating, reviewing and maintaining department files.
• Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
• Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods.
• Uses Werfen automated coagulation analyzers and general lab equipment
• Keeps and maintains lab notebook as trained
• Follows good laboratory practice
• Properly handles human blood plasma
• Performs basic statistical analysis of test data
• Performs chemical preparations
• Assists in laboratory maintenance
• Presents data to the team and documents data in notebook
• Follows directions with minimal supervision and works in a group-focused environment

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Currently pursuing B.S. with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
• Ability to multitask.
• Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $21 to $28.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

Salary : $21 - $28