Quality Control Intern – Laboratory Documentation

About the role

Bayer is looking for a proactive Quality Control Intern to support the documentation system of its laboratory in Alajuela. You will work closely with the QC team to ensure that all procedures, records and formats meet regulatory and operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform inventory and mapping of the QC laboratory’s documentary system (procedures, instructions, formats, records).
• Classify documentation by criticality and assess impact on quality, regulatory compliance and lab operations.
• Conduct a gap analysis against ISO 13485, identifying gaps, improvement opportunities and associated risks.
• Evaluate the effect of documentation gaps on QC processes and prioritize actions using a risk‑based approach.
• Support the update, alignment and harmonisation of documents to reflect actual laboratory practices.
• Verify traceability and consistency between procedures, records and operational practices.
• Collaborate with the QC team to standardise document formats and structures.
• Assist in implementing documentary changes and ensure their integration into the quality system.
• Help design and deliver basic training on updated documentation for lab staff.
• Document findings and produce clear deliverables for decision‑making.
• Support qualification activities for physical‑chemical and microbiological equipment.

Required profile

• Advanced‑level student in Chemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmacy.
• Letter of authorization and student insurance from the educational institution.
• Availability for a full‑time internship from September 2026 to February 2027.
• High level of English.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ISO 13485 requirements.
• Document management and gap‑analysis techniques.
• Laboratory documentation and record‑keeping.
• Equipment qualification procedures for physical‑chemical and microbiological labs.

What we offer

• Maintenance allowance, food and transport assistance.
• Broad development opportunities and a comfortable work environment.
• Flexibility to accommodate class schedules.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.