Pharmaceutical Technology Intern

Job Description

Purdue Pharma L.P. and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market medications to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. We were founded by physicians, and we are currently led by a physician. Beyond our efforts to provide quality medications, Purdue is committed to supporting national, regional and local collaborations to drive innovations in patient care. Privately held, Purdue is pursuing a pipeline of new medications through internal research & development and strategic industry partnerships.

For close to two decades Purdue has engaged in many initiatives to stem prescription opioid abuse. We are committed to bringing lifesaving relief to communities and individuals suffering from substance use disorder and overdose. We are currently developing or supporting the development of two essential life-saving opioid overdose reversal medications and have the capability to manufacture others for medication assisted treatment. Providing these medicines has the potential to improve and save countless lives.

We are driven by our purpose: Compassion for patients and excellence for science inspire our pursuit of new medicines. 
 

We are building an exciting path forward, and we are committed to recruiting a dedicated team of professionals who advance our expertise through a commitment to Purdue’s Values: Integrity and Courage, underpinned by Innovation, and always in Collaboration with each other.
 

At Purdue Pharma and our subsidiaries, you have a unique career opportunity to work differently, uncover and seize new opportunities, and take a hands-on, ownership approach to your work.  We go beyond traditional roles and find creative ways to extend our skills and interests, challenging ourselves to contribute in different, meaningful ways. We strive to create an environment where you can bring your best to work each day. We welcome the opportunity to have you on our team!

Job Summary

The internship provides the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the Pharmaceutical Technology Department of a pharmaceutical company as well as exposure to various roles within the pharmaceutical industry.   The Intern works closely with Pharm Tech personnel to support the development and execution of activities and projects as assigned while adhering to relevant regulatory guidelines, company procedure, company Code of Ethics, and acting in alignment with our Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Courage and Innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of roles and functions within Pharm Tech, QA, QC, Operations and other cross-function teams.
• Participate in the planning of a project designed to add value to an existing product and/or process and execute on said project.
• Draft/write memos, briefs, and summaries based on results of experiments, and report results to a cross-functional audience.
• Assist Pharm Tech personnel in providing operational support as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate-level coursework in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Engineering and/or related areas. 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A practical and proactive problem-solver
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment and the ability to work independently.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross functional team members and external partners
• Strong and demonstrated research skills.
• Goal-oriented, project-oriented, and achievement-oriented.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities for multiple stakeholders.
• Desire to learn from others and build relationships across the organization.

Additional Information

• Able to work 3- 4 days per week (preferably during core hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for the equivalent of a semester

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: actual or perceived race, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, color, age, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status and military service, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinance. 

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