2027 Future Talent Program - Wilson Packaging Site Summer Internship

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

We work within a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement.  We work in a local plant connected to our global manufacturing and distribution networks.  These positions are three-month intern opportunities within our Vaccines Filling/Packaging, IT Automation Engineering, Quality Control, Maintenance/Utilities Engineering, and our Supply Chain Management teams. Interns will participate in process improvement projects, which will strengthen skills in problem-solving, teamwork, collaboration, and leadership.  These positions provide great personal/career development, opportunities to work on projects which positively impact business operations success, and a chance to see if our Company is the right company for their long-term career goals.

The Wilson North Carolina Site houses our North American Packaging Center of Excellence AND our Global Quality’s North American Stability Hub Unit. Interns will work closely within a team of dedicated professionals who strive to understand, monitor, and improve our packaging, filling, and quality processes to ensure the world’s supply.  At the Wilson Site there are opportunities to support day-to-day activities and strategic projects, ensuring right-first-time and cost-effective measures, directly affecting our end-to-end supply chain management and delivery.

   

Our internships’ areas of focus include, but are not limited to: 

• Demand Planning and Fulfillment

• Warehouse Distribution and Logistics Management

• New Product Launch Planning

• Data Analytics 

• Lean/Six Sigma

• IT Automation Technology and Engineering

• Vaccine Formulation Technology

• Quality Control and Calibration Engineering

• Maintenance and Utilities Engineering 

The successful candidate is: 

• An individual motivated to cultivate their leadership skills along with their technical and business acumen by applying their knowledge within our Packaging, Filling, IT, Maintenance, and Quality Operations.  

• An individual committed to both their own career development as well as bringing their best to our company.  

• An individual who is comfortable with influencing others.  

• An individual that can adapt to new roles, responsibilities, and situations.  

• An individual that is comfortable working independently, working in teams, and leading teams. An individual interested in participating in a broad range of work experiences.

Education Minimum Requirement: 

Minimum of two (2) years in a BS -OR- in a MS program in one of the following disciplines:

• Supply Chain/Logistics

• Bio Engineering/ Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology -Chemical Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• IT Technology/Engineering

• Material Science and Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Packaging Engineering

*Available for a duration of 10-12 weeks during May-August 2027

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience in a Packaging, Manufacturing, or Quality Lab setting

• Pharmaceutical or Vaccine Manufacturing Related Experience

• Strong Collaboration Skills, Strong Interpersonal Skills, and Strong Communication Skills

• Previous Leadership Experience in Field of Study, Military or Prior Work Experience

• Lean Six Sigma Experience/Knowledge

• Strong Project Management Skills, and Ability to Work Independently

• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)  

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing and supply chain network that’s committed to delivering high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. 

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111

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MD2027

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

10/30/2026

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