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Manufacturing and Supply Chain Intern

CompanybioMérieux
LocationDurham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 3, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will execute tasks related to Continuous Improvement and efficiency to support manufacturing and engineering projects. They will also assist in evaluating processes and data analysis to enhance production quality and reliability.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
12814
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. Our entrepreneurial adventure, begun over a century ago, is driven by an unrelenting commitment to improve public health worldwide. Since 1963, we've been paving the way in the field of in vitro diagnostics and have contributed greatly to improving public health and making the world a healthier place. The solutions that our teams imagine, develop and manufacture are key to enable healthcare professionals and industry players to make confident decisions to improve patient outcome and ensure consumer safety.
About the Role

Execute assigned Continuous Improvement, Cost of Goods reduction, and efficiency oriented tasks to support Manufacturing schedule adherence and Engineering project work. Ensure required Engineering support is available for the manufacture and packaging of the BacT/ALERT product line to meet or exceed production targets and quality. Support SAP Master Data review for raw materials in supply chain

Primary Duties:

1.        Support Engineering operations and BACT/ALERT Manufacturing , Observe and Evaluate BACT/ALERT processes    
2          Support Reliability Engineering initiatives, Evaluate equipment reliability through data analysis, perform spare parts criticality assessments to support inventory requirements    
3.        Support new product development and other projects    
4.        Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as required(Gemba walks, Kaizen events, etc) by exploring opportunities and evaluate OEE results, analyze data and seek improvements .     
5.        Observe and evaluate in process scrap and act to improve as required    
6.        Provide technical documents and results, formal evaluation of results with SMEs    
7.        Author, support and execute technical reports    
8.        Actively participate in team meetings    
9.        Support SAP revision, manufacturing process orders, DHR review and other Supply chain activities/processes as required    
10.      Support Supply chain improvement efforts and service delivery    
11.      Interacts and support  Maintenance, Management, Quality, Engineering and other support groups as needed    
12.      Works as a troubleshooter to identify barriers and obstacles that could impede progress in production processes    
13.      Execute assigned tasks, communicates proposed changes as needed and completion of projects timely.    
14.      Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.    
15.      Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
  • Must currently be a Sophomore level equivalent or higher in a technical discipline(Engineering or Life Sciences). Strong technical writing skills and communication skills, Knowledgeable in cGMP and Engineering principles
  • Previous professional work experience preferred
  • Flexibility, being highly adaptable and resilient to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
  • Manage and meet competing deadlines, requiring careful prioritization and time management to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
  • Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
  • Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently
  • Informing others by sharing clear, timely information to ensure alignment.
  • Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues
  • Perseverance: Demonstrates perseverance and a focus on outcomes
  • Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
  • Written Communications - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form
  • Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues
  • Participate in a way that enhances team performance and cohesion.
  • Actively and attentively listen to others, ensuring a clear understanding of their messages, needs, and concerns.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  •  Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
  •  Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
  • Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
The pay for this role is $22.00.  In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include (dependent upon hours worked): 
·        A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options 
·        Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
·        Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
·        Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match. 
·        Adoption Assistance 
·        Wellness Programs 
·        Employee Assistance Program 
·        Commuter Benefits 
·        Various voluntary benefit offerings 
·        Discount programs 
·        Parental leaves 
Key Skills
Technical WritingCommunication SkillsData AnalysisProblem SolvingTime ManagementCollaborationAdaptabilityContinuous ImprovementEngineering PrinciplescGMP KnowledgeInventory ManagementProcess EvaluationTechnical DocumentationTeam ParticipationListening SkillsReliability Engineering
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