2026 Summer Internship - Manufacturing Training

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The Role:
Simtra is seeking highly motivated undergraduate and students for our Summer Internship Program. We look for diverse students with inquisitive minds and the desire to challenge themselves. Our interns work closely with industry professionals and learn quickly how to problem solve on real-world projects that contribute to clinical research and manufacturing processes. In addition to on-the-job experience, we offer learning sessions with top leadership, site visits to local projects and social events.

The Opportunity:
The Manufacturing Training Team is responsible for ensuring that all employees working in aseptic and support operations are properly trained, qualified, and continuously developed to perform their roles safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The team connects people, process, and compliance so employees have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to effectively perform their job.

Responsibilities/Projects:
• Assist in outlining a comprehensive manufacturing training curriculum aligned to regulatory expectations, SOPs, and operational needs
• Develop training tools, communication materials, and visual job aids – such as slides, quick-reference guides, infographic, and process flow visuals
• Document and map existing training content, identifying gaps, redundancies, and improvement opportunities
• Partner with Manufacturing Trainers and SMEs (subject matter experts) to translate technical processes into clear, learner-friendly training materials
• Observe training sessions and floor activities to understand learner needs and incorporate feedback into the curriculum design
• Contribute to the standardization of training communication across manufacturing shifts and teams

Required Qualifications:
• Pursuing a BS or MS degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Operations Management, or related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills – including visual design skills
• Ability to translate technical information into simple, accessible training content
• Experience and/or interest in training development, curriculum design, or process documentation
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced regulated manufacturing environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with ability and willingness to learn new tools
• Experience with Learning Management System platforms, Viso, or digital design tools (i.e., Canva, PowerPoint advanced features, etc.)
• Leadership, peer-training, tutoring, or student-teaching experience

Onsite Campus Amenities:
• Workout Facility
• Cafeteria
• Credit Union

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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