Co-op, Quality Control, Raw Materials

Job Description

This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2025. Resume review begins in January 2025.

The Quality Control Raw Materials (QCRM) team is responsible for ensuring that all materials needed within manufacturing are inspected, sampled, tested, and released in order to meet manufacturing timelines.  This team works closely with Materials Management and Planning to meet these commitments.  As a co-op within this team, you can expect to learn how materials are introduced into the facility and how the quality control team ensures that these materials meet all quality standards before being released for use within the facility.

Position Description

As a co-op, you are responsible for engaging with team members and learning how the quality of raw materials used within manufacturing is ensured.  Once trained, you will learn how to do performance checks of equipment such as balances and pH meters; you will help perform these checks daily as needed. You will also be trained on basic identification and compendial testing.

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Role Description:

• Train on basic laboratory techniques and procedures as assigned
• Train on identification testing as well as compendial testing for materials
• Learn how to use myCims, LIMS, and Oracle enterprise systems
• Complete assigned trainings and tasks
• Participate in team meetings

Example projects may include:

• Support QC with the reduced testing initiative to reduce frequency of testing every raw material/component with procedural updates, spec revisions, etc.  
• Support Retain Improvements including Retain Cage organization
• Learn basic identification techniques and compendial testing.

Qualifications

• Conscientious self-starter with good attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to learn

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college or university, with a graduation date no earlier than December 2025.

Education

• Seeking rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, pursuing a degree in a scientific field.

Location

• This role is on-site in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Additional Information

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 our DE&I efforts.

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.