Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs.  With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our onsite and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us.  We invite you to apply and join us if you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization.  Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

 

GxP Quality Assurance

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and tech-savvy intern to develop an interactive, automated Q&A system designed to provide quick and accurate responses to common questions related to regulations, inspections, and audits across all Development QA (GCP/GVP/GLP) areas. Additionally, the intern will play a key role in re-organizing the Development QA SharePoint site, ensuring our business partners and stakeholders can easily access regulatory tools, inspection resources, and QA-related information.

Program Highlights:

The program is designed to complement a student’s undergraduate and/or graduate studies with relevant, hands-on industry experience Ionis offers paid positions Weekly stipend Professional Networking Fun Group Outings End-of-program project presentations Housing/Travel assistance available for eligible, out-of-area interns Networking and bonding social events Interaction with diverse and motivated teams/departments

Responsibilities:

Develop an Automated Q&A System

Research and design an interactive Q&A solution utilizing Microsoft’s AI tools. Implement automation to streamline responses to regulatory, inspection, and audit-related queries. Conduct testing and refine the system based on user feedback.

Optimize and Organize QA SharePoint Site

Re-organize and enhance the QA SharePoint structure for easy accessibility. Ensure relevant documents, tools, and resources are readily available to stakeholders. Collaborate with QA team members to understand content needs and improve navigation.

Additional Quality assurance (QA) related projects will be allocated as well.

Requirements:

Basic programming skills (preferred candidates from tech backgrounds). Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint for content organization and site structuring. Experience with Microsoft AI tools for automation is a must. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.  Effective communication and documentation skills.

Additional Requirements:

MUST be currently enrolled in a U.S. Undergraduate and/or Graduate Degree Program and not graduating prior to the completion of the Ionis internship. MUST be able to begin internship between 6/9 and 6/15/2025. MUST be able and willing to remain in program through at least 8/15/2024. MUST be able and willing to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week.

 

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position.

The pay scale for this position is $18 to $23 per hour.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS April 30, 2025. PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER RELEVANT TO THE POSITION APPLYING FOR. THE EVALUATION PROCESS MAY COMMENCE PRIOR TO THIS DEADLINE. 

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