2026 University Recruiting - West Point Vaccine Packaging Intern
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Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
This position is for summer 2026 and provides candidates with great personal/career development opportunities, the opportunity to work on projects having an impact to vaccine manufacturing/packaging, and a chance to see if our Company is the right company for their long-term goals. The successful candidate is responsible for providing operational and/or technical support to the packaging facility while actively supporting, participating in, and embracing an empowered culture. Specifically, the position can offer opportunities to:
Work independently on manufacturing continuous improvement projects, investigations and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
Monitor the health of the packaging equipment and packaging process through continuous monitoring.
Develop and implement continuous improvement solutions.
Provide technical support to the manufacturing shop for non-routine problems and issues.
Learn and use problem solving techniques to keep the packaging process running optimally.
Author and update technical and manufacturing documents and SOPs to support process changes, investigations, engineering/demonstration work, and validations.
Partner with shop floor employees to develop, author and update standardized work, task breakdown sheets, and other lean manufacturing tools.
Limited weekend and shift work may be required.
Required Education:
Candidates must be working toward an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in industrial, Mechanical, Packaging, or Chemical Engineering, or applicable Engineering or Sciences.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Packaging, Vaccine, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
Strong collaboration, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with packaging equipment.
Experience with data analytics, statistical tools, and Six Sigma Certification.
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
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