Quality Control Internship

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Job Summary: The Quality Control Intern will contribute to key functional, tactical, and operational aspects of the Quality Control group at Biogen’s facilities in Argentina, performing routine environmental testing and physicochemical and microbiological analyses. Key Highlights: 1. Develop academic knowledge and training 2. Strengthen professional profile 3. Conducting environmental testing and physicochemical/microbiological analyses This internship is on-site at our laboratory in CABA, Monday through Friday, 4 hours per day. We are seeking students in their third year of undergraduate studies, with three semesters remaining to complete their degree. **We will only consider applicants who clearly state in their CV or cover letter the degree program they are pursuing and the number of semesters remaining.** Biogen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, dedicated specifically to developing therapies for neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and rare diseases. To attract and develop top talent, Biogen has established its Educational Internship Program. This program enables interns to develop their academic knowledge and training while strengthening their professional profile. **About the Role** The Quality Control Intern is responsible for contributing to key functional, tactical, and operational aspects of the Quality Control group at Biogen’s facilities in Argentina. This includes performing environmental quality control testing, as well as routine physicochemical and microbiological analyses of products to support their release and distribution in Argentina, along with all associated activities required to execute these tests in compliance with cGMP regulations and local health authority requirements. **Responsibilities** Routine physicochemical analyses of finished product for commercial release: * pH measurement * Appearance test * Osmolality measurement * Moisture content determination (Karl Fischer) * HPLC analysis (content uniformity, assay, impurities and related substances, size-exclusion chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, peptide mapping, protein concentration) * Dissolution testing * Protein identification and concentration by UV spectrophotometry * Identification by Raman spectroscopy Quality Control (QC) and environmental monitoring: cleanroom monitoring (airborne particle counting, surface monitoring, viable airborne particles). Monthly purified water monitoring (microbial load, nitrate content, TOC, conductivity). Monitoring of temperature-controlled chambers, weekly data review, quarterly trend review, and annual reporting. Activities associated with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): * Microbiological culture media growth promotion testing. Strain identification. * Monthly verification of laboratory instruments and equipment. * Periodic cleaning of temperature-controlled chambers. * Interaction with warehouse. Collection of finished product for quality control testing. Proper documentation and storage of quality retention samples. Support QC laboratory inventory management, as well as ensure inventory of laboratory reference materials (assay controls and reference materials). **Qualifications** * Third-year undergraduate student * Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or related field * Intermediate English (written, reading, and spoken) Job Level: Internship **Why Biogen?** --------------- We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid\-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well\-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life\-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E\-Verify Employer in the United States.