West Pharmaceutical Services 101 Gordon Dr, Exton, PA 19341 Remote
2022-02-13

Component Systems, R&D Intern

3.5
Requisition ID: 47151
Date: Feb 11, 2022
Location: Exton, Pennsylvania, US
Department: R&D
Description:

Who We Are:


Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global team members and the communities in which we operate – which all help contribute to a Healthier World.


At West, we are by the side of patients. The work we do impacts patients’ lives each and every day – our products are a critical part of healthcare delivery and we are proud of the role we play to improve patient health. We work by the side of our team members. We come together as one global team to deliver for our customers and help them address their challenges. We are a diverse, close-knit community of professionals, where everyone has a voice and opportunity to learn and grow through mutual trust and respect. With a 95 year plus history, we have a track record for success, which includes reported sales of $2.14B in 2020. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is in our DNA—our team members across more than 50 sites globally are involved with hundreds of charities that have special meaning to them through our West Without Borders team member-led giving program.


POSITION SUMMARY:

At West, interns are key contributors to the company. During your 10-week, competitively paid internship program, you will gain significant, well-rounded and marketable skills and experience.


ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Work alongside West’s industry experts
  • Manage and present individual and/or group project(s)
  • Actively participate in department meetings and conference calls.
  • Interact with internal and external customers
  • Adhere to quality and other required standards
  • Collaborate with fellow West interns, across multiple West locations
  • Learn and master West applications and technology
  • Participation in Lunch n’ Learns, networking and philanthropic events
  • Participate in Lab and/or Plant tours
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently enrolled in a College or University Bachelor’s Degree Program
  • Rising Junior or Rising Senior at time of internship – Summer 2022
  • Able to work FT hours and available during 10-week program duration of May 31, 2022 – Aug 9, 2022
  • Located local to Exton, PA or willing to relocate to within local during program duration, without relocation assistance
  • Able to work hybrid (partially remote & on-site as required)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Pursuing degree in Engineering (mechanical, bio-medical, chemical, industrial) discipline
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Previous internships or relevant work experience
  • Collaborative nature
  • Strong interpersonal skills

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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.