Manufacturing Sciences Intern

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Sciences Intern Scientist to join our team in San Diego for up 3-12 months in the Manufacturing Sciences - Product Support team (Full time and/or Part time; TBD).

This internship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a Diagnostic Manufacturing environment with exposure to multiple processes which may include Nucleic Acid Testing and/or Blood Typing Solutions. Specifically, you will work as a member of Manufacturing Sciences group where you will gain knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and obtain valuable experience in day-to-day tasks required to support product release in a GMP, ISO 13485  FDA-Regulated Medical Device environment.

As a Manufacturing Sciences Product Support intern, you will have the opportunity to engage with cross-functional teams including but not limited to manufacturing, manufacturing technical support, supply chain, procurement, quality control, quality assurance and research & development groups. Your responsibilities may include qualifications of raw material changes, investigation support into nonconformances, development of effective corrective or preventive actions, risk assessments, and direct hands-on laboratory activities to support product dispositions.

You will be expected to work in both group and individual settings with multiple functions through daily interaction, meetings, and hands-on activities. The goal at the end of the internship will be the successful support of several key projects (planned and unplanned) related to ensuring on-time product delivery and business continuity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support qualification, characterization, and evaluation of raw materials and other critical components.
• Assist in change control creation and execution, ensuring proper documentation and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Contribute to nonconformance investigations and CAPA development and implementation.
• Review raw material specifications, supplier documentation, CoAs, and technical files.
• Aid in data collection, trending, and analysis related to raw material and downstream product performance.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to assess raw material impacts on validated manufacturing processes.
• Draft or update technical documents, reports, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Follow GMP practices, documentation standards, and traceability requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to review and understand and interpret scientific technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and other office tools
• Strong ability to demonstrate time management, organization, and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects and be flexible to changing priorities
• Ability to identify creative solutions and be a team player

Education

• At minimum an undergraduate degree (Bachelors) in and applicable technical field (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Pharmacology or related).

The estimated pay scale for Manufacturing Science Intern role based in California, is $20 per hour. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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