Manufacturing Intern

Job Description

About the Job

Location: Germantown, Wisconsin, US

Department: Manufacturing

Reference: VN1307

About Sterling’s Summer Internship Program

The Sterling Summer Intern Program is a paid 11-week program running from June 1 – August 14, 2026. This program provides interns with hands-on work experience, allowing them to build upon the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom. Interns will work side-by-side with industry leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to a team passionate about developing life-saving drugs around the world.

Throughout the 11-week program, interns will engage in defined individual projects to learn about GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) fundamentals and techniques directly from Sterling professionals. The program culminates in individual presentations delivered to Sterling leaders.

Your Responsibilities

As an intern in this role, you will be working in a GMP Manufacturing setting, with a strong emphasis on GMP documentation and process flows. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Staging batch records
• Batch record review
• Requesting labels
• Labelling of materials
• Batch record closure
• Tracking the status of batch records

In addition to documentation tasks, you will also gain exposure to the various stages of batch processes within different manufacturing Bays. You will play an active role in reviewing current processes and contributing to improvement initiatives within these Bays. Furthermore, you will gain exposure to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other critical documentation.

The position requires adherence to Sterling’s core competencies and non-negotiables, as well as demonstrated expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.

Requirements For The Role

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college or university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology with a Chemistry Minor, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Must be at least a Sophomore level in your academic program.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills required.
• Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills required.
• Excellent problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Awareness or prior work experience in a GMP environment is preferred.
• Competency with IT systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, is essential.

Location

This position is located in Germantown, WI, a vibrant city situated northwest of Milwaukee in Southeast Wisconsin. Southeast Wisconsin is recognized as a great place to live, work, and raise a family, offering a variety of activities and a diverse cultural scene.

Diversity and Inclusion

Sterling values diversity and is deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Sterling does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Why Consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 50 years of experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This expertise is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.

We are a fast-growing, dynamic business with facilities across the UK, Europe, and the US, employing more than 1300 talented and passionate individuals. Our team supports customers in bringing new medicines to market, ultimately improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and way of working truly distinguish us as a business. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience to both our customers and our employees. As part of our team, you can expect to be in a supportive environment, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Core Values: Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.

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