Experiencing the process of scientific research outside of the classroom, building relationships and connections
What I wish was different
There were times with not much to do depending on the client work schedule
Advice
If you work in a position like this, talk to as many people as possible, learn about what they are doing and build connections
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Licensing Intern
June - August 2019 • Basel, Basel-Stadt
What I liked
That I was fully integrated into the global team and did work that was used by the Business Unit.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be good woth people and know how to be likable, as well as pick new skills up fast.
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Engineer Intern
June - August 2019 • Portsmouth, NH
What I liked
The daily process an engineer goes through at Lonza.
What I wish was different
I wish the interns were integrated more with the daily tasks of the engineers.
Advice
If you're into biopharmaceutical field, this place is great to work for.
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Intern Scientist
June 2018 • Bend, OR
What I liked
Interesting work and an engaging atmosphere.
What I wish was different
Advice
Keep reading everything you have access to.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June 2018 • Bend, OR
What I liked
Very flexible work place, great colleagues and working atmosphere!
What I wish was different
the intern work is menial and redundant, I would like more diverse projects.
Advice
Come early on Fridays, there's donuts and freshly baked bagel spreads!
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Cell Therapy Intern
June - August 2018 • Portsmouth, NH
What I liked
My boss and coworkers made me feel very welcomed. I was given independence in my project for the summer and was able to help out with tasks interns normally did not get.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had experience in different departments such as QC.
Advice
Never stop pushing for what you want. I almost wasn’t allowed to assist in a pilot run but with pushing for it and showing my enthusiasm I was able to assist with the run
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Quality Assurance
June - December 2020 • Portsmouth, NH
What I liked
Lonza is an amazing company that really puts their employees first. The margin of error for a contracted biopharmaceutical manufacturer is virtually zero. The work environment is also great, as everyone seems to really enjoy being there, and working toward a cause that ultimately save patients' lives. Also, the fact that I got to work at the plant creating the COVID-19 vaccine was quite exciting.
What I wish was different
The internship on-boarding process is fairly good, however things may get shifted around last-minute. I was placed in QA instead of something more related to bioengineering, but that was a minimal discrepancy if any
Advice
The biotech industry uses almost a whole different language of acronyms and software systems that take time to learn, but the immersion lets you pick everything up before you know it. Also everyone understands how complicated things seem to newcomers, so they're all very forgiving.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2020 • Portsmouth, NH
What I liked
Very versatile and was able to learn a lot about different aspects of the pharmaceutical field
What I wish was different
More time out in the field being hands on.
Advice
Totally worth the experience with lots of logical people around to help and give guidance during your internship.
