Intern - QC Microbiology

Location: 

NC-Clayton, US

Contract Type:  Internship
Area:  TECHNICAL
Req Id:  539545

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.

 

 

QC Microbiology 2026 Intern:

 

Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1909 by creating innovative products and services based on the values of ethics, quality and responsibility. Grifols' activities focus on fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as healthcare professionals working in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics and blood banking. For more than 100 years, Grifols has developed, manufactured and marketed product designed to improve human health. Grifols manufactures plasma derived biopharmaceutical products of proven efficacy, quality and safety. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.grifols.com 

 

Purpose & Responsibilities of QC Microbiology Position:

 

The Quality Control Microbiology Intern will have the opportunity to learn more about how the Biology Method Development & Validation team ties into and supports the main QC Microbiology and Environmental Assurance laboratories and their customers throughout the facility.

  • Perform microbiological/bacteriological assays, data collection, quality control, and analysis of data sets related to the identified project(s).
  • Train and follow current GMP, safety, and laboratory practices.
  • Communicate all results, including unexpected discoveries and analysis, through an impactful project completion presentation.
  • Work cross-functionally to collaborate with area subject matter experts.

 

Projects could include assistance with:

  • Re-evaluation of Disinfectant Efficacy study (FDA near hit)
  • Validation of bioburden to use TSA media without L&P (raw materials, intermediates)
  • 4-hr SMA exposure study
  • Validation of AlOH Gel bioburden (instead of sterility testing)  

 

Additional or Recommended Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Candidate must be currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific field (Biology preferred) as rising junior or senior, OR currently accepted or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program
  • Candidate must currently have a qualifying GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Familiarity/comfort with Microsoft EXCEL and WORD

 

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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Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

 

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