Intern - Quality Engineering
Location: Durham, United States
Position Type: Fixed-Term
Job Function: Quality
A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For almost 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 44 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network. This includes our SLC site, formerly known as BioFire Diagnostics.
Position Summary:
The Quality Engineering Intern will be responsible for supporting the Quality Engineering department while providing assistance to MFG and Supplier Quality in the handling of non-conforming material.
Over the course of the internship, they will complete an internship project that includes the review and analysis of established processes to devise an optimized process flow for the identification, segregation and investigation of non-conforming materials, and adverse events. Storyboards and training materials will be created as project deliverables to provide uniform training and instruction for all stakeholders.
The Quality Engineering Intern should be flexible and adaptable to a changing environment and prioritizations. They should be willing and adaptable in assisting on multiple projects and demonstrate the ability to collaborate and learn from others.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the maintenance of MDSAP and ISO certification at the site by completing project objectives related to continuous improvement (CI) and QA/QC project initiatives
- Work with representatives from several departments to gather and perform data analysis for quality engineering studies
- Work with SMEs and QE representatives to create workable solutions to implement CI and QA/QC project actions
- Create process flow diagrams (as appropriate) to aid in communication and information sharing
- Perform walkthroughs of the manufacturing areas as part of quality engineering data gathering and QA/QC project initiatives
- Document project objectives and progress in both written and electronic formats
- Capture CI and QA/QC project deliverables and outcomes in final presentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have reached Sophomore level status or later
- Engineering or Science major preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis
- Proficient PC skills, including: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
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