Operations Intern

WuXi AppTec

Posted on: May 23, 2026

Closing: June 22, 2026

Salary: Undisclosed

Position Type: Other

Job Description

Overview

Seeking a motivated college student (Business or related field) for a summer internship within a pharmaceutical manufacturing operations team. This role provides exposure to GMP manufacturing environments, operational workflows, and collaboration across functional teams. This role will support process implementation, document control and consolidation, record keeping and more. While also gaining knowledge of GMP manufacturing and valuable leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Assist in mapping, implementation and documenting manufacturing processes (dispensing, granulation, encapsulation, compression, coating, etc.)

Conduct time studies and analyze workflow efficiency

Support continuous improvement initiatives (material flow, changeover reduction etc.)

Analyze operational data (downtime, yield, deviations) and present findings

Review SOPs for clarity and usability improvements

Collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams

Shadow operators and supervisors during day-to-day operations

Prepare presentations summarizing project outcomes and recommendations

Learning Objectives

Gain understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP regulations

Experience in managing people and day-to-day operations to build leadership skills

Develop data analysis and problem-solving skills

Learn operational excellence and continuous improvement methods

Build cross-functional communication experience

Qualifications

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or related field

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Good communication skills

Interest in manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical industry

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WuXi AppTec

Posted on: May 23, 2026

Closing: June 22, 2026

Salary: Undisclosed

Position Type: Other

Career Focus: Operations

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