Quality Assurance Intern

Company: Asahi Kasei
Location: Glenview
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

At Asahi Kasei we believe anyone can buy equipment or build a facility. It is our diverse team members around the globe who will enable us to develop ideas and technologies and capture the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. We look for candidates with a fresh perspective, people with a wide variety of skills who are creative thinkers, enjoy challenges and are driven to excel.We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova - virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment.Company:Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.Job Description:Asahi Kasei Bioprocess (AKB) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. PlanovaTM virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis.We are a growing team (135+) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America can impact our future.Position Summary:We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Intern to join our team at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess! The person in this role will support the maintenance and continual improvement of AKBA's Quality Management System (QMS) with a range of tasks and projects that will provide exposure to various aspects of Quality Assurance (including record management, database creation, supplier management, calibration, document control, documentation review, etc.). This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the Intern will gain a better understanding of the role of Quality Assurance in organizations, especially in the bioprocess manufacturing industry, and be better prepared for a career in QA. The Intern will also learn how to apply their attention to detail and communication skills in a professional setting.Responsibilities:Participate in online searches for new potential suppliers to supplement our supply chain and communicate with these suppliers to determine whether they can meet our criteria.Review and improve the database used for tracking component serial numbers and lots of single-use tubing set kits.Review QMS procedures and other documentation for currency and determine whether revisions are needed, process needed document revisions, and make new revisions effective.Extract asset calibration-related data from EtQ Reliance, our digital QMS, to aid in a calibration cost analysis project.Assist department with turnover package documentation release checks.Other quality and safety-related administrative tasks, as required.Special projects, as assignedMinimum Requirements:High school diploma, or equivalentWorking towards Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsIntermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft programsHigh attention to detail, strong organizational skillsSelf-starter, highly motivated to learnPreferred Skills:Previous work experienceExperience with a quality standard such as ISO 9001Experience with a QMS management software (such as EtQ Reliance)#LI-BJ1We believe a diverse workforce is crucial to our growth as a global supplier of advanced materials. Asahi Kasei is an equal opportunity employer.

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