Intern - QA, QMS

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm, Summer 2027

Location:

Madison, WI 100% Onsite

Catalent’s Madison, Wisconsin site is a state‑of‑the‑art biologics development and manufacturing facility supporting customers from research through early‑ and mid‑stage clinical production. Located at 726 Heartland Trail in Madison, the approximately 102,700‑square‑foot GMP facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development, utilizing flexible single‑use systems to enable rapid scale‑up and customization. The site is home to Catalent’s proprietary GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies, which are used to generate high‑yielding mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies, and supports production scales ranging from 50 to 4,000 liters for clinical manufacturing.

Following a $45 million expansion announced in 2025, the Madison site has significantly increased capacity, added new equipment, and created approximately 200 highly skilled biohealth jobs, further strengthening its role within Catalent’s global biologics network and Wisconsin’s growing life sciences ecosystem.

We have an opportunity for a 2027 Intern ‑ QA, QMS to join our team and support Quality Systems projects and process improvement initiatives. The intern will assist with document control, data collection, and quality reporting while learning about electronic quality systems and compliance processes. This role offers hands‑on experience in maintaining accurate records, supporting supplier quality activities, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

The position provides exposure to cross‑functional collaboration and real‑world applications of quality management principles.

• Support Quality Systems projects, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Assist with document control, record management, and maintenance of quality system documentation.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data, metrics, training compliance, and supplier performance information.
• Maintain accurate records and support equipment, training, and supplier quality management activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, follow safety and compliance requirements, and present project updates and results.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Quality Assurance, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Ability to work full‑time (40 hours per week) for a 12‑week period over the summer.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation accurately.
• Ability to analyze information, follow procedures, and maintain confidentiality of quality records.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.

• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Personal initiative. Dynamic pace. Meaningful work.

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