Microbiological Quality Control Internship - Origgio (VA)

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.​

Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.​

At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers. ​

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.​

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.​

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.​

About the job:

We are looking for a Microbiological Quality Control Internship to be placed within the Quality Control Department – Microbiological Laboratory (Central Building).

The intern will support the assigned Tutor in all activities related to the control of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials, actively participating in laboratory operations and receiving on-the-job training.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform qualitative and quantitative microbiological analyses on raw materials and finished products in accordance with the plant’s analytical procedures, promptly reporting any out-of-specification results to the Laboratory Manager
• Support the preparation and management of culture media
• Carry out sampling and microbiological analysis of process water
• Perform environmental monitoring activities
• Record performed analyses in the appropriate logs and enter test results into the plant’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Comply with the department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including operational and safety instructions, reporting any anomalies encountered during their application
• Contribute to the qualification and calibration of laboratory analytical instruments
• Perform packaging analyses on primary and secondary packaging materials
• Assist with washing laboratory glassware and cleaning instruments and workbenches to maintain order in the laboratory area
• Support laboratory waste disposal activities.

About you:

• Education: Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Biology, Industrial or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
• Background: Knowledge of laboratory theory, operating principles of laboratory instruments, data processing, and data archiving.
• Skills: Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint as well as analytical and synthesis skills. Motivation to learn the role of Microbiological Quality Control specialist, with a proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• Languages: Fluent spoken and written English (Level B2).
• Location: Origgio (VA).
• Other: Valid driving license and own vehicle*

*Please note that the production plant is not accessible by public transportation; therefore, access by private car is required.

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission.

Health.

In your hands.

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