Kedrion Biopharma is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for engineering student to join our Technical Engineering department in Elstree, Hertfordshire, for an 8-week summer internship. This internship is perfect for someone who is passionate about engineering and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
As an intern, you will work closely with industry experts, develop key skills, and gain valuable insights into the workings of a leading biopharmaceutical company. You will have the chance to contribute to real projects, collaborate with various departments, and make a meaningful impact on our operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your resume, build your professional network, and potentially secure a full-time position with us upon graduation. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your engineering career with Kedrion Biopharma!
About us
Kedrion Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Italy dedicated to collecting and fractionating blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapies worldwide. These treatments help manage and prevent rare, ultra-rare, and debilitating conditions, including Coagulation and Neurological Disorders, Immunodeficiencies, and Rh sensitization.
The Kedrion group has numerous legacies within its brand; your employer will be Bio Products Laboratory Ltd, doing business as Kedrion Biopharma UK. Our plant is based in Elstree and counts nearly 1000 colleagues across various departments.
Since its foundation, Kedrion has experienced consistent growth, backed by strong performance indicators. Today, the company employs 5,200 people globally who work collaboratively on our portfolio of 38 life-enhancing plasma-derived products distributed in over 100 countries.
What to expect from your summer internship
- Gain hands-on experience in understanding and developing an engineering maintenance plan for an identified equipment asset
- Learn to comprehend the rationale behind maintenance plans, whether they are time-based, or hours-run based
- Understand the reasoning for spare parts inventory, considering factors like availability, cost, and warehouse space
- Review the original equipment manufacturer's suggested maintenance plan
- Recognise the constraints that production plans impose on implementing a maintenance plan
- Study existing maintenance plans to understand how they are scheduled, completed, and signed off
- Design and present a maintenance plan for a specific engineering asset
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined, interns can expect to develop a range of valuable skills during their summer internship. These include:
- Hands-on experience in understanding and developing engineering maintenance plans
- Professional development through mentorship, training, and networking opportunities
- Problem-solving skills by comprehending the rationale behind maintenance plans and addressing constraints imposed by production plans
- Analytical skills by reviewing the original equipment manufacturer's suggested maintenance plans and understanding spare parts inventory management
- Project management skills by studying existing maintenance plans and designing and presenting a new maintenance plan for a specific engineering asset
- Exposure to global operations, as Kedrion is a global company
About you
To be eligible for our summer internship, candidates must:
- be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program within an engineering discipline. This includes, but is not limited to, fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and industrial engineering.
- be available for the entire 8-week internship, which starts on Monday, July 7th 2025.
- have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application
Don't miss out on this chance to launch your engineering career with Kedrion Biopharma! Please apply today!
