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Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
We are actively recruiting candidates to participate in our 2024 On-site Summer Internship program. This program is roughly 12 weeks in length and will immerse you into the culture and operations of Lonza Portsmouth.
The Plant Engineering Intern supports ongoing Lonza operations through technical assistance as it relates to the manufacturing and process systems. This intern will provide a technical resource to Engineering for small projects to ensure that equipment and facilities are designed and operating to meet production needs. The internship program begins Tuesday, May 28, 2024 and ends on Friday, August 16, 2024. Potential interns must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week throughout the duration of the summer internship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements.
- Develop technical knowledge on manufacturing equipment and processes
- Support resolution of major equipment breakdowns and quality issues in the suites
- Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes including PI data analyses, etc.
- Assist with modifying/developing preventative maintenance plans and creating spare parts
- Assist with the planning and execution of plant projects involving equipment changes and process improvements
- Assist with the execution of commissioning protocols (installation, operation, CIP/SIP, wet testing) with support and guidance from supervisor
- Assist with completion of CAPA actions
- Review Engineering related SOP’s, work instructions, and maintenance assessments/procedures, equipment/process changes, error prevention activities, etc.
- Initiate EDCRs for updates to Engineering documents including engineering drawings
Key Requirements:
- Completion of junior year (typically 90 credits) towards a B.S. degree in a related field
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) required
- Must currently be enrolled in BS or MS Academic Program
- Must be available to begin the Internship on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Required Skills & Experience
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Self-motivation and the ability to contribute as a team member
- Ability to organize, plan and execute projects
- Research skills and attention to detail
Our Lonza Portsmouth site is a clinical-to-commercial, multi-product manufacturing facility located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, only 56 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. The site, which employs over 1,000 employees, is a custom manufacturer of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins using mammalian cell culture.
We offer an onsite cafeteria, unlimited coffee (hot, iced and lattes), as well as a delicious outdoor grill in the summer. The city of Portsmouth is a quintessential New England seaport town, home to many restaurants, breweries, museums, and theaters. The ocean and mountains are nearby and we have major cities close by (Boston, Portland, and Manchester).
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
