Packaging Intern

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

The Packaging Engineer Intern will support the development, evaluation, and improvement of packaging solutions for laboratory products and materials.  This role will assist with packaging design, testing, documentation, and process improvement initiatives to help ensure products are protected during storage and transportation while meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of packaging materials and systems.
• Support packaging performance evaluations and transportation testing.
• Assist with packaging documentation, specifications, and change control activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.  Preferred in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Must be within 50 miles of San Jose, CA

Additional Information

This Position is Monday - Friday, up to 10 hours/week. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Jose, CA are encouraged to apply. 

Target comp: $18.45/hr

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.