Intern, Cold Chain Logistics and Good Distribution Practice Specialist at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Novato, CA
About the Job
/PROJECT:The Intern in Cold Chain Logistics and Good Distribution Practice will report to a manager in the same area and will be responsible for mapping out the shipping containers and controls uses through the organization to fulfill logistics activities in a GDP regulated environment. Some of these controls may include management of shipping solutions, monitoring solutions, and distribution management documentation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $21 to $25 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
- Strategic Planning: In collaboration with distribution sites delivery new cold chain solutions that drive efficiencies and cost benefits.
- Supplier and Consumer Liaison: Execute and generate documentation related to Cold Chain Packaging solutions. Establish work instructions and lane assessments for new solutions.
- Quality: Perform and/or track to completion and performance of cold chain logistics for qualification and/or day to day transportation activities.
- Performance Metrics: Identify and support implementation of improvements to the Cold Chain Logistics and Good Distribution Practice systems.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and ISO requirements regarding qualification activities involving cross-functional, multi-departmental teams including Manufacturing, MSAT, Package Development, Process Sciences, Process Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and others.
Required Skills:
- Proficient in standard MS Office applications.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills
- Understanding of quality requirements
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects and self-motivated.
- Supply Chain background
- Presentation preparation and delivery
- Proven track record in validation activities, both leading and supporting roles.
- Experience in packaging, fill finish, cold chain, supply chain is ideal
- Experience with 3PLs
- Undergraduate student in their 3rd or 4th year of bachelor's degree program or in a Graduate program focusing on Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or other related fields.
- Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.
- Bachelor’s student or higher education, majoring in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar background
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Develop skills specific to your major.
- Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
- Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $21 to $25 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.