Summer intern - Quality Systems

Rocket Pharmaceuticals • Cranbury, NJ

17h

About The Position

Overview
Create a future where DNA is no longer destiny. Join Rocket Pharma.
Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science.
Position Summary
Rocket Pharmaceuticals is offering a paid 10-week summer internship for university students interested in gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotechnology environment. This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to advancing curative gene therapies for patients with devastating diseases.
We are seeking a motivated candidate who will join Rocket as an Intern within Quality Assurance Department to support the Document Control function and electronic QMS system enhancement efforts. This will include supporting use of technology to improve efficiency, evaluate commercially available AI tools for use in Quality systems and providing general support for Quality Management Systems at Rocket.

Requirements

• Rising junior or senior undergrad currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology / Biological sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical sciences, Biochemistry / Chemistry, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, IT, Quality), or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and basic understanding of quality tools (e.g., Risk Assessment, FMEA, Deviation Investigation, CAPA).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in using Microsoft applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat Professional) and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Evaluate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving Quality functions. Evaluate commercially available tools and prepare reports on recommendations for use in Quality functions.
• Maintain, review, and update electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) documents, forms, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Learn about document control systems and help improve the system in line with regulations and Rocket’s business needs.
• Evaluate tools for migrating/importing electronic records from external vendors to Rocket internal electronic system (eQMS – a commercially available system called ZenQMS)
• Support physical documents archival in document control room and electronic documents archival in electronic system (eQMS).
• Support CAPA, deviation management, change control, and risk management processes.
• Participate in QMS initiatives to learn about QMS function in biotech companies and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts within QMS function.
• Automate the process of collecting data, generating reports, and create dashboards to track quality KPIs.
• Participate in special projects such as software validation, process improvements, or digitizing paper-based systems

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern