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Intern, Packaging Engineering

Brisbane, CA; or Novato, CA

Why Join Us?
 
Be a hero for our rare disease patients
 
At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. 
 
Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.
 
If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities

Global Packaging Operations (GPO) performs identification, validation and qualification of processes and components and manages the production for Clinical and Commercial products. This is inclusive of primary packaging, secondary packaging, and medical devices.    

The GPO Intern will play a support role in facilitating the qualification of various finished goods packaging sites by drafting and coordinating documentation approvals and conducting crucial ERP transactions. This position will involve close collaboration with internal teams, printing partners, packaging Contract Organizations, and packaging testing facilities. Additionally, the intern will contribute to a diverse range of clinical and commercial packaging projects, enhancing their overall experience and skill set in the process.

Work Model: 

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Support the creation and maintenance of documentation associated with packaging component development and qualification, i.e. specifications, protocols, reports, presentations, etc. 
  • Develop and execute testing protocols per ASTM or ISTA standards.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of commercial items in the ERP system. 
  • Interface with the Packaging Engineer, Packaging Design and external suppliers to develop mockups for evaluation and selection.
  • Participate in risk analysis on component design, processes and vendor on-boarding as required for packaging components and processes. 
  • Perform data analysis on key Global Packaging Operations workstreams.
  • Showcase your summer internship with a final poster board presentation and slide deck
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (eg, Packaging, Material Science, Engineering, STEM), with minimum of second year completed
  • Enrolled as a full-time student with plans to return to school in fall term
  • Available to work 40 hours/week during normal business hours
  • Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Flexible; adapts work style to meet organization needs
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong ability to follow through with tasks
  • Good verbal communication skills; Ability to write clearly and effectively
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning, and problem solving
  • Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of work status
 
Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:
 
·         Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
·         Volunteer days
·         Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
·         Employee wellbeing benefits
·         Fitness reimbursement
·         Tuition sponsoring
·         Professional development plans
 
* Benefits vary by region and country

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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