About the role#
As a Summer 2027 Technical Services and Manufacturing Sciences intern, you will join our team at the Winslow, Maine manufacturing plant. You will work on a hands-on technical project focused on improving processes, solving business challenges, and supporting operational and technical excellence.
What you'll do#
- Learn the Animal Health manufacturing process and the role of the Quality Unit.
- Document your work using GMP guidelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process or lab improvements.
- Gain exposure to upstream antigen manufacturing, including fermentation and viral manufacturing.
- Learn about downstream processes like lyophilization and blending.
- Explore quality control, sterility assurance, and vaccine packaging.
- Study design improvement processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Life Sciences or Engineering major, such as Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process engineering.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suites.
- A willingness to learn.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prior internship or professional experience in a life-science industry is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Winslow, Maine.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 17th to August 6th).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
- Travel: 10% travel to the corporate facility in Indianapolis, Indiana for the internship opening and closing.
About Elanco
Elanco is a public company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm operates within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. It focuses on animal health, food production, and food safety. The organization employs 9,361 people.
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