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Kelly Services is partnering with Shire Pharmaceuticals to offer an exciting internship program with a world-class pharmaceutical organization.   Founded in 1986, Shire is a fast-growing, global company with major operations in the US, UK and Switzerland, and a network of offices and distribution channels throughout Europe, South America, Canada, and the Pacific Rim. Theres a simple purpose that sits at the heart of our business: to enable people with life-altering conditions to lead better lives. We want to be the company that imagines and leads the future of healthcare for people with life-altering conditions, creating value for society. Shire's US Internship Program offers hands-on work experience to students completing their undergraduate and graduate degrees and allows Shire to engage with the local community and discover new and emerging talent.   Requirements for the Shire US Internship Program include:

• Enrollment at an accredited college/university
• Completion of at least sophomore year of undergraduate study by internship start date (Both undergraduate and graduate students that apply will be considered)
• Major in a field appropriate to the internship
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Legal authorization to work in the US
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to start on one of the designated start dates.

Please Note: Shire will accept and consider intern applications from relatives of employees; however, individuals will not be hired if they are in the direct line of supervision of a relative or if there is a work-related conflict of interest.

• This intern will be assisting upstream Engineering Technical Services with basic process engineering support and technical document management.
• Compile and review reference materials for bioreactor and roller bottle systems
• Develop comprehensive training materials that summarize key points of the bioreactor and roller bottle systems, including job aids for manufacturing and facilities operations groups.
• Work with Process Development group on developing better scale down models and calculations
• Assist upstream process engineers with various engineering projects including bioreactor mass transfer characterization
• Gain valuable experience with troubleshooting in a GMP manufacturing setting.
• Receive GMP training Required
• Working towards bachelor s degree in engineering chemical, biomedical, mechanical engineering preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skill
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently and in groups
• Ability to multitask
• Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Visio, PowerPoint.
• Ability to read/understand equipment P IDs
• Strong attention to detail practices to a broad variety of assignments.
• Work with cross-functional teams in developing requirements and recommendations for basic system modifications.
• Work is performed under general direction of ETS personnel.
• Plan, schedules, and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting assigned objectives.
• In addition to working closely with members of the ETS group, this individual may have project based contact with Manufacturing and Facility clients.

If you are interested in this fantastic Summer internship opportunity and meet the requirements of the program, apply at www.kellycareers.com today!   About Kelly Services Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to more than 530,000 employees annually. Revenue in 2010 was $5 billion. Visit http://www.kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter.

About Kelly Services®

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions.  
Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class
staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire basis.  
Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to more than 550,000 employees annually.  
Revenue in 2011 was $5.6 billion.  
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Since employing its first engineer in 1965, the Kelly engineering specialty has grown to be recognized as a leading provider of engineering resources to customers in such industries as automotive, chemical, defense, electronics, energy, medical device and pharmaceutical.

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Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting full time, six month contract opportunity for a Biochemical Engineer with one of our top clients in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for developing purification processes for manufacturing novel viral vaccine candidates for toxicology studies and Phase I/II/III clinical trials.

Execute experiments in close collaboration with Research and Technology Development team to establish Phase I-III clinical manufacturing process.

Perform activities in support of definition of bulk purification processes for novel viral vaccine candidates (virus/virus-like particles, recombinant proteins).

Prepare technology development study protocols and reports in support of process transfer and regulatory documents.

Work independently on purification and analytical techniques on a daily basis: chromatography, ultrafiltration, centrifugation, SDS-PAGE, AKTA / HPLC.

Design experiments to optimize unit operations for high process performance .

Present results to colleagues at internal department and project meetings.

Summarize data and write technical report for executed experiments.

Qualifications:

B.S. or M.S. required in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or Biological Sciences.

M.S. with 3-5 years experience or B.S. with 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related life sciences industry. For fresh graduates, internship experience in a life-sciences industry is highly desirable. At least 1 year of exposure to purification techniques in research/development labs is required.

Prior knowledge of purification processes and process separation technologies (chromatography, filtration/ultra-filtration, centrifugation, etc.) is highly desirable.

Demonstrated laboratory skills in the purification technologies including associated analytical methods is a strong plus.

Some experience in application of Design of Experiments and other statistical techniques is a strong plus.

Must be a self-starter, be able to work with minimal supervision.

About Kelly Services®

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions.  
Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class
staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire basis.  
Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to more than 550,000 employees annually.  
Revenue in 2011 was $5.6 billion.  
[Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on
Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.  
Download The Talent Project, a free iPad app by Kelly Services.]

Our science specialty places professionals to a broad spectrum of industries, including biotechnology, chemical, clinical research, consumer products, biotechnology, consumer products, environmental, food sciences, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical fields.

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Location Houston, TX

Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required

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Position Description
The Boeing Company, Space Exploration Division, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the leading global supplier of reusable and human space systems and services. Boeing designs, develops, builds, and operates human and robotic space vehicles as well as supporting hardware.

Programs within the Space Exploration Division are seeking candidates for Internship positions designed to expose engineering students to real world experiences. Interns will work with an engineering mentor to participate in the requirements, analysis, design, and verification of engineering products and processes that require the application of basic engineering and scientific principles. Interns will work as a team member and interact with customers, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers. Typical intern tasks include analysis of system performance; evaluation of data and analysis of statistical trending; and development of new applications to improve group productivity. The intern will serve under supervision for a specified period within the occupation and skill area that directly relates to their college engineering degree.

Competencies
COMMUNICATION: Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Competencies
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Originates action to improve existing conditions and processes; uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implements solutions, and measures impact.

Competencies
DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Competencies
PLANNING AND TIME MANAGEMENT: Effectively manages one's time and resources and establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Competencies
TEAMWORK: Works effectively and cooperatively with others; establishes and maintains good working relationships. Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university?

Typical Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED.

Other Job related information
Prefer Bachelor of Science program at sophomore level or above. Clearly add your GPA, school, major and month/year of graduation to your resume. Candidates selected for these intern positions will be assigned to work under the direction of experienced engineers within the occupation and skill area that directly relates to their college engineering major. Preferred majors (or equivalent) include Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing and other human space flight related engineering disciplines. This position may require the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

• Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
• Division Human Resources
• Program N&Ss Human Resources
• Job Type Non-Management
• Experience Level Intern
• US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 03/18/2013about closing dates

Location Saint Louis, MO

Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required

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Position Description
The Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) - St. Louis Engineering Intern program offers a value-added learning experience to complement university engineering curriculum. Students gain work experience equivalent to that of an entry-level engineer in Flight Engineering. Intern assignments will be directly applicable to the students academic major. Boeing is seeking highly motivated and technically strong individuals to fill flight engineering internship positions at its St. Louis, Missouri location in the summer of 2013. Flight engineering internship opportunities are available on Boeing Military Aircraft and Phantom Works projects such as the F-15 and F/A-18 programs, JDAM and Harpoon weapon programs, Phantom Works research and development programs. These positions include Aerodynamics, Flight Controls, Propulsion, and Mass Properties.

Competencies
Communication

Competencies
Innovation

Competencies
Managing Work

Competencies
Collaboration

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Are you currently enrolled at a college or university in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering?

Typical Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED.

Other Job related information
Students must be majoring in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Students selected will have strong academic performance with a 3.0 or greater cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Boeing - St. Louis Engineering interns are typically hired into the program after completion of junior year of coursework towards their undergraduate degree, however students with sophomore standing may also apply. Applicants should list their current GPA and class standing clearly on their resume. The level of academic performance is expected to be maintained throughout students participation in the program. Students should be available to begin their summer industrial period approximately the end of May 2013 and end the beginning or August (minor timing flexibility based on school schedule may be considered).

• Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
• Division Boeing Military Aircraft
• Program Operating Executive
• Job Type Non-Management
• Experience Level Intern
• US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 02/11/2013about closing dates

Location El Segundo, CA

Security Clearance Required? Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required

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Position Description
Serves under supervision for a specified period within the occupation and skill area that directly relates to their college engineering degree. Assists with analyses to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Assists with analyses for survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, and other specialties to ensure mission success. Support survivability tasks through all satellite program phases. Perform radiation transport analysis, evaluate single event effect rates, complete electrostatic discharge circuit analysis, assess micrometeoroid impact damage, model contaminant deposition and support unit electromagnetic compatibility and device/material susceptibility testing. Thorough knowledge of physics is essential. This position requires the ability to work in a team environment and a strong desire to learn. Experience with space environmental effects, radiation, electrostatic discharge, contamination modeling, and/or electromagnetic interference, is a plus. Computer literacy and familiarity with C++ programming and software tools such as MatLab, MathCAD, PSPICE, NOVICE and CREME is desired.

Competencies
Adaptability

Competencies
Analytical Skills

Competencies
Communication Skills

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Are you a currently enrolled in a college or university in a physics or engineering degree?

Do you have laboratory experience?

Do you have experience or coursework related to the space environment?

Typical Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED.

Other Job related information
Successful candidate will join the Survivability and Vulnerability Specialty Engineering organization in El Segundo, California as a Summer Intern. Candidate will support the design and development of satellites to survive in the Space Environment. Clearly state your major and month/year of expected graduation on your resume.

• Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
• Division Networks & Space Systems
• Program Space And Intelligence Systems
• Job Type Non-Management
• Experience Level Intern
• US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 03/07/2013about closing dates

Location Huntington Beach, CA

Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required

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Position Description
The intern position is with Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) Enterprise Test Technologies
(ETT) organization. This organization is responsible for the assessment, development, and integration of
advanced test technologies and processes to enhance program affordability. ETT has responsibility for discovering,
evaluating the relevance of, and maturing relevant new test technologies to practical application.
Responsibilities will include: Design and development of state-of-the-art algorithms to address enhanced analyses
in test and evaluation capabilities, performance and design verification, system test, and test results documentation.
Project assignments will span program life cycle, from requirements definition, to development, and through to test
and delivery. Candidates will join a small systems engineering team interacting with customers, government and
academic research partners, program management, and senior technologists.

Competencies
Analysis/Design Optimization - Ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.

Competencies
Collaboration - Works effectively and cooperatively with others; establishes and maintains good working relationships.

Competencies
Communication - Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Competencies
Innovation - Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

Competencies
Modeling and Simulation - Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C++, Matlab, Visual Basic, C, Assembly, C#, Java). Knowledge of modeling and prototyping tools (e.g., Matlab , MathCAD, manufacturer specific tools for signal processing software). Knowledge of computing equipment and its operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, Linux). Knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g., editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, requirements management tools) capability and usage.

Competencies
Network Systems - Knowledge of network communication concepts, principles and architectures, associated with network planning, design, integration and maintenance. End-to-end knowledge of network transport technologies, systems, environments, services, protocols, performance monitoring and diagnostic analysis.

Competencies
Systems Design Engr Principles - Knowledge of systems design and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems and sub-systems.

Competencies
Systems Thinking - Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the organization, including the impact of changes in one area on another area. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans and anticipate future events.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you have a working knowledge of random walk graph matching algorithms, adaptive data aggregation algorithms, adaptive data correlation algorithms based on Dempster-Shafer theory, data reduction algorithms (based on structural coding, co-occurrence, graph theory, hierarchical clustering, and multidimensional scaling), and methods of error correcting graph isomorphism?

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university?

Typical Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED.

Other Job related information
Clearly state your major, month/year of graduation and gpa to your resume.
- Desired candidate characteristics are: interest and some familiarity in data collection, processing, mining, fusion and analysis activities in a test environment; interest in modern data filtering techniques utilizing key words and metadata; and familiarity with modern networking infrastructure hardware, protocols, and programming.

• Business Unit Engineering Ops & Tech
• Division Boeing Research & Technology
• Program Fast
• Job Type Non-Management
• Experience Level Intern
• US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 02/22/2013about closing dates

Job Description:

Foth is a consulting engineering, science and construction services firm delivering technical solutions for public and private clients around the corner and around the globe.

We are currently seeking a self-directed, results-oriented Civil Engineering Intern for our Cedar Rapids, IA location. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine civil engineering support tasks, under the direction of an Engineer


• Perform construction observation for civil transportation and/or airport projects


• Assist with survey work


• Demonstrate behavior consistent with Foth Basic Principles and Values


• Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with others


• Communicate effectively across all levels within organization


• Maintain a positive attitude


• Travel to client sites or other Foth offices as needed (approximately 70%), valid driver's license required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Junior status in civil/construction engineering program from an accredited institution


• GPA of 3.0 or greater

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with civil, transportation, airport engineering projects


• Previous civil engineering co-op or intern experience


• Previous survey experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Foth is an employer of choice, offering a formalized professional development program. If you are committed to making the most of your career with a progressive, values-based firm, we look forward to receiving your resume!

The Employment Experience at Foth as described by our current members:

Balance -Foth is organized and operates in a manner that balances the needs of four important contributors to its success: clients, members, suppliers, and the organization itself. The basic needs of these four entities are fulfilled in a manner that represents a benefit to all parties.

Sense of Belonging -Our members have a sense of belonging to a valued enterprise and contributing to the greater good of our communities and society in general. We care for each others' well being, and celebrate the technical challenges we overcome together on behalf of our clients.

Part of a Successful Team -Through effective collaboration, our clients, suppliers, individual members, and our organization are all successful.  We are proud of the great reputation Foth has in its markets and its communities.

Professional & Personal Growth Opportunities -The organization invests a percentage of its profits in providing members with multiple career advancement and professional development opportunities. Our career development program provides members a clear line of sight towards future opportunities, effective on-the-job coaching and mentoring relationships, and the member's full partnership in their own development.

Performance-Based Culture -Individual and team contributions are meaningfully recognized.  Compensation is competitive within the market and extraordinary performance is rewarded with career and growth opportunities as well as greater levels of compensation and ownership in the firm.

Dynamic Learning Environment -The work environment and work schedule support member development and continuous learning.  We value sharing of knowledge, independent thinking in the performance of our client work, and continual improvement in the intellectual capital of all of our members and our organization.

Personal Responsibility -Our members are proud of the quality work produced and take personal responsibility to deliver high quality work according to the commitments we make and actively sustain our values and our culture.

Individual Influence -Our members know how they contribute to the big picture - the flat, client-centered structure of the organization allows individuals to be actively involved in setting the direction of their work teams.


All Foth Companies are EEO/AA employers and all locations are tobacco-free.

Perceptive Software, a division of Lexmark, International, builds technology that gives organizations visibility to and control over all of the processes and data they need to work smarter, within the context of their enterprise software applications. We combine a practical knowledge of the customers business and the right mix of technology, with the most relevant best practices to deliver complete solutions that tackle todays biggest organizational challengesfinancial performance, managing risk and adapting to the future. As one of the fastest growing software companies in the world, Perceptive is always looking for talented professionals with the focus and the drive to go farther.

Perceptive Software Engineering Internship position is designed to introduce the college student to a real-life software-engineering role. The intern will work alongside an experienced software engineer on ongoing projects related to basic design, development, and new product launch functions at Perceptive. The goal of the internship is to provide the intern with hands on learning.

• Design and build software components.
• Participate in Design and Code Reviews.
• Perform unit testing on own work and the work of others.
• Follow and enhance existing development processes.
• Measure and verify that new and old code has acceptable performance and scalability.
• Work with other engineers, developers, architects, QA, and system engineers in solving new and existing technical issues.
• Consistently meet project deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program seeking a degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Preference will be given to Junior/Senior Applicants.
• Solid understanding of C, C++, Java Object Oriented Design Methodology, and complex data structures.
• Strong creative skills.
• Strong initiative.
• Strong analytical skills and effective problem solving ability.
• Software development and de-bugging skills.
• Ability to research technical issues and generate creative/innovative solutions.

At GSK Consumer Healthcare, our vision is to be the first and best Fast Moving Consumer Healthcare company; a fast, fit, and first global company enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK is a company with great people, brands that matter, and known for best-in-class results. We recognize that culture can have as much impact on a companys performance as does its strategy, and we are proud of who we are. GSK is seeking an Operational Excellence Co-op at our consumer healthcare manufacturing facility in Oak Hill, NY. Reporting to the Operation Excellence Engineers, the purpose of this role is to assist in the implementation and sustainability of performance management, A3 project management, operator standard work and manufacturing waste reduction.

Manager is responsible for managing and ensuring site and office safety, and has a comprehensive knowledge in the day to day execution for their assigned project(s) including managing, coordinating, and supervising subcontractors, vendors, and personnel to ensure the work is completed on time, within budget, while adhering to World of Color`s quality standards and client satisfaction. The job responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.