Validation Intern

Position Overview

Summary: Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Texas, Inc. is offering exciting summer internships for college students who have completed at least their sophomore year. We provide a supportive and collaborative teaching environment to help interns develop their skills and pinpoint their career goals. This opportunity offers invaluable experience with an industry-leading biopharmaceutical contract development manufacturing organization. Interns will work under the guidance of a department manager on a project focused on enhancing current processes and improving efficiency. Internships typically run from mid-May to August, with specific dates determined collaboratively between the intern, their supervisor, and Human Resources. 

A validation intern's key objective is to support documentation, testing, compliance, project activities, and process improvement efforts within the validation department. 

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on May 19th, 2025 for an 11-week duration ending on August 8th 2025. 

Relocation: Please note this Internship Opportunity is designed to be 100% Onsite, 40 hours/week and a relocation/housing stipend is not provided. 

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki. 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Job Description

Essential Functions (will vary based on departmental need): 

• Learn/Assist Data Integrity Projects on manufacturing / QC equipment
• Generate/improve validation project plan in MS Project for Validation Department

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Life Science/Engineering course of study.  MS Word, MS project.  Plus - any validation coursework, Data Integrity, 21 CFR Part 11
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic understanding of regulatory standards (e.g., GMP)
• Organizational and time management skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Foundational knowledge of scientific principles related to validation processes

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• Experience at any time prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. 
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required. 
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.  
• Attendance is mandatory. 
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE. 

Qualifications: 

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related fields.
• Demonstrated interest in Quality Control. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Some knowledge of biotech/biopharma is preferred. 

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).