Projects Intern needed at National Bioproducts Institute

Minimum Requirements

• Final year student in the engineering sciences or Undergraduate engineering degree.
• Proficiency with English as a medium of communication.
• No minimum work experience is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supports Technical investigations, gathers and analyses data.

• Gather and analyse process data related to manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, make assessments, complete calculations, develop solutions.
• Works with others to prepare relevant documentation, i.e. URS, SOPs, validation protocols and reports.

Supports project planning, execution and delivery.

• Attend project and team meetings, documenting actions and tracking progress as needed.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking project tasks to ensure timely and efficient execution under supervision.
• Support equipment installations and qualifications by coordinating resources, documenting activities, and ensuring GMP compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect data, analyse performance, and implement process improvements effectively.

Supports plant equipment commissioning and maintenance activities.

• Assists the Engineering team with scheduled as well as unscheduled activities.
• Assist in preparing and executing equipment commissioning protocols and related documentation.
• Troubleshoot, make assessments, complete calculations, develop solutions to resolve equipment issues and optimize performance.

Complies with Good Manufacturing Procedures and other relevant legislation, i.e. OHSAct.

• Works with others to ensure manufacturing Engineering SOP’s are up-to-date.
• Participates in validation studies as required.
• Works in a safe manner and assists others to do the same.
• Ensure that appropriate PPE is worn.
• Reports non-conformances, SHE issues, and breakdowns to senior team members.
• Act as Safety Rep, Evacuation Team Leader or First-Aider as required.