Undergrad Project Management Intern - Bioanalytical Laboratory
Location: Bioanalytical Laboratory
Role Summary:
PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is currently recruiting for our 2023 Summer Internship Program at our Bioanalytical Laboratory. The Program requires full-time hours (40 hours per week) for 12 weeks starting in mid May 2023, through mid August 2023. If a student is not local to the Richmond, VA area, The interns will be responsible for finding temporary housing.
As a Project Management Intern, you will be responsible for the maintenance and closure activities for identified protocols and/or study programs. Completing SOPs and consulting on project management issues and supports overall function of the Project Management group.
Pay: $18.00/hr
Desired Degrees: Business Admin, Project Management, Biology, Chemistry, and other Life Sciences
Responsibilities:
- Complete NEOP (New employee orientation program) and department specific training.
- Advises project managers on procedural and budgetary items and the necessity for change due to any subsequent study modifications and/or protocol amendments.
- Assist with all data management and project management-related activities, including all aspects necessary for a successful setup, conduct and closeout of assigned studies
- Attend in-person/virtual professional development workshops and networking events.
- Review standard administrative procedures and complete LMS (Learning management system) training modules.
- Complete PLP (prepared learning plan) created by supervisor.
- Complete department specific final project and present findings to peers and leaders.
- Handle daily administrative tasks assigned by superiors.
- Reviews data to ensure accuracy.
- Other tasks under the direction of the PPD supervisor or mentor.
Our Company:
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.
Envision a workplace where you have a direct impact on improving health, work alongside expert scientists, use the newest technologies and collaborate with industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. Welcome to PPD Laboratory services, where science is our passion, quality is our commitment and people are the cornerstone of our success.
Our 4i Values: Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement
Job Qualification
Education and Experience:
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program as a rising senior pursuing a life science degree.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
- Good English and grammar skills
- Good computer skills, proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Work Environment Requirements:
PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
- Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
- May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
What To Expect Next
We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, will contact you for an interview.
About PPD
PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, academic and government organizations. With offices in 47 countries and approximately 35,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health. Join the company that is driving the future of pharmaceutical development. We work with all of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and 750+ biotechnology companies. Join the company that is driving the future of pharmaceutical development.
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