Quality Control Intern

Location:

Germantown, Wisconsin

Department:

Quality Control

About Sterling

We are a fast-growing global pharmaceutical CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation), with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).  We are a proven and trusted partner to some of the world’s most innovative biotechs and leading pharmaceutical companies and are widely recognised for our expertise in complex and hazardous chemistry.

We are a dynamic business, employing more than 1300 talented and passionate people in the UK, US and Europe who together support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.  We support our customers through the full product lifecycle from pre-clinical development right up to full scale commercial manufacturing and today we are proud to have built a culture of excellence in science and unrivalled service.

About Sterling’s Summer Internship Program

The Sterling Summer Intern Program is a paid 11-week program from June 2 – August 15, 2025. Sterling interns are provided hands-on work experience building upon knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Interns work side-by-side industry leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment who are passionate about being part of a team developing life-saving drugs around the world. Throughout the 11-week program, interns will work on defined individual projects to learn about GMP fundamentals and techniques from Sterling professionals. The program concludes with individual presentations to Sterling leaders.

Summary of role

As the QC summer intern, you will report directly to QC Supervisor and Lead and you will be accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by assisting the laboratory staff with a wide range of tasks including laboratory housekeeping, glassware washing, equipment setup and stocking supplies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 

• Removes dirty and/or broken glassware from the lab areas.
• Washes and dries glassware and distributes to appropriate locations in the laboratories.
• Maintains glass washing areas, keeping them clean and organized.
• Removes pharmaceutical waste from the laboratories.
• Assists analysts with tasks such as gathering materials, labeling glassware, preparing solutions, disposing of solutions, etc.
• Ensures lab stations are clean, organized and properly stocked with supplies.
• Perform basic GMP testing functions such as Appearance, FT-IR, Karl Fischer titration
• Execute sample retain inspection, packaging, and documentation of inventory
• Assist with stability and reference standard programs 

The position requires behaviors of the Sterling values and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position summary. 

Education and Requirements 

• 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 of at least a Sophomore level. 
• 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.
• Awareness or prior work experience in a GMP environment preferred.
• Candidates need to be competent with IT systems, and Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel. 
• Must align to our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.

Why Consider Us?
Our collaborative and empowering culture is unique to us and is what really sets us apart as a business and this is built upon our four core values: Be Transparent, Be Reliable, Be Willing and Be Caring.  We also run a variety of programs across our sites to promote health, wellbeing and work life balance, in addition to supporting causes and charities close to our employees’ hearts, encouraging volunteering within the communities we are part of and even arranging socials, through our global social committees, to encourage team building and reward our team’s hard work.

At Sterling we promote mutual trust and respect regardless of your nationality, background, feelings, beliefs, gender or age.  Our workforce, much like life, is made up of many different people with many different backgrounds, needs and perspectives.  This is something we celebrate at Sterling, as it makes Sterling a better place to work and encourages innovation and collaboration.

What to Expect for an Interview

Candidates who are invited to interview will be contacted by Sterling Talent Acquisition to get a 30 minute phone or virtual interview set up with the hiring manager.  During the interview you will be asked questions about your scientific and technical knowledge as well as behavioral-based questions.