Human Resources & Communications Intern

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.  Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Bionique Testing Laboratories LLC (Bionique) has been a leading global provider of mycoplasma testing services for the biopharmaceutical industry for over 30 years. Bionique offers the full breadth of services from lot and Final Drug Product release testing per regulatory guidelines to a GMP compliant Real-Time PCR assay to support clients’ needs from concept to clinical trials and commercialization for biopharmaceutical and cell therapy products. Bionique’s experience and expertise extends to development and validation of rapid microbiological methods to support abbreviated release timelines. Additional services such as regulatory and compliance consultancy add to Bionique’s unique position in this niche analytical testing space. Located in Saranac Lake, NY, Bionique is an FDA registered and GMP compliant contract testing facility. Bionique aims to offer unsurpassed quality mycoplasma testing services to meet the specific scientific and regulatory needs of each client and partner.

Company:

Bionique Testing Laboratories LLC

Job Description:

Summary:

The internship position is primarily responsible for learning and job-shadowing within the Human Resources & Communications Department. It may include understanding the scope of the various other departments within the company. Internships consist of learning and understanding tasks within the assigned area(s) and may include components of learning how each department interacts with other parts of the business. Administrative internships may include functionalities from marketing, human resources, financial, and other aspects of the business. The goal of the intern is to deepen technical knowledge, grow understanding of industry practices, and gain valuable professional work experience.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Train and job-shadow with staff

• Learn techniques and functionalities of the various departments within the organization

• Speak with multiple other departments and gain understanding of workflows and business needs in the company

• Support onboarding and orientation programs for new employees

• Maintain files and generate status information, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

• Problem definition, research, data collection, and introductory analysis to determine best processes and methods for problem-solving

• Input, format, and update a variety of projects and reports

• Learn the importance of standard operating procedures and regulations

• Contribute to creating HR reports and presentations

• Assist in drafting and distributing internal communications such as newsletters, announcements, and updates

• Support the planning and execution of company events, team-building activities, and employee recognition programs

• Help maintain and update the company's intranet and communication platforms

• Monitor and analyze feedback from employee engagement initiatives to suggest improvements

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge

• Participate in organizing and promoting training and development sessions

• May present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate research, findings, analysis, and any recommendations

• May work with other departments/interns to gather content and create engaging materials for employees

• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an academic institution in good standing with a focus on Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects under deadline pressure

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High attention to detail and data entry accuracy is required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting on a chair, working at a desk and working on a computer and/or telephone

Pay Rate:

• The base compensation range for this role is $19.00 hour

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi