Engineering Intern

At iBio, we’re growing tomorrow’s biologics with our FastPharming® System for high-quality, eco-friendly production of recombinant proteins using plants. At our 130,000 square foot manufacturing facility and headquarters in Bryan, Texas, we combine vertical farming, automated hydroponics, and molecular biology to produce therapeutics, vaccines and products for life science research and bioprocessing. We’re putting these capabilities to work for our clients via our array of contract development and manufacturing services, as well as deploying them for the advancement of our own pipeline of therapeutics, vaccines, and products for research & bioprocessing applications.  We’ve recently expanded our footprint to San Diego where our early-stage drug discovery team is pioneering the next generation of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancers, as well as fibrotic and infectious diseases.

 Just imagine what we can do together!  We know extraordinary things happen when individual talent, technology, and a great mission cross paths: the opportunity to create an outstanding team and a world-class company. We are looking to hire exceptional people who have demonstrated track records of success to continue to build a leading biotechnology and development services organization.

Apply now for our Engineering Intern position and help bring the power of plants to the biopharmaceutical industry!

MISSION OF THE POSITION

The mission of this position is to assist in the maintenance, upgrade, and creation of the facilities, utilities, and equipment at the iBio facility. This is a 10-week paid internship.

WORK LOCATION

The Engineering Intern role is located is Bryan, Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate User Requirements Specifications, Test Plan, Drawings, or operational procedures for the site facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Analyze data to detect trends to be addressed using preventive maintenance. Provide detailed analysis of unexpected results and potential root causes.
• Assist in defining the continuous improvements needs for the facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Assist in procedure review of maintenance and engineering documents.
• Assist in the calibration activities being performed.
•  Work with the project manager to ensure the assigned project tasks are progressing on scope, schedule and budget.   
• Interns will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of daily routines and procedures in the engineering department at iBio
• Focus on learning how the organization runs and expected to gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your selected career field.
• Design and complete an Internship Project with input from engineering team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Must be able to work on different assignments based upon changing needs
• Must be able to work with different mentors, groups, and project managers that all have different styles yet the same goal.
• Must be able to understand the objective and be able to obtain the information, tools, training, and or guidance in a timely manner to complete assigned tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic skills in problem solving, prioritization and time management
• Ability to quickly learn new techniques/skills
• Work successfully on a team with peers of your own and other groups
• Capability to adhere to ISO guidelines and iBio’s quality policy

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• College student working toward obtaining bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in engineering or other related physical science degree. Must have completed 60 credit hours.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The work requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.