Überlube, Inc. · 2 days ago
QA/RA & Product Development Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$23/hr - $28/hrÜberlube, Inc. is a global personal lubricant manufacturer focused on quality and service. They are seeking a detail-oriented Product Development & Quality Intern to support their Quality, Regulatory, and R&D teams, gaining hands-on experience in product lifecycle management and compliance processes.
Cosmetics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complaint Investigation: Review customer complaints, conduct thorough investigations, and ensure all findings are accurately documented on official complaint forms. Participate in initiatives to streamline solutions for first touch points in customer complaints
Technical Writing: Create new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing production and quality control processes
Process Improvement: Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) and Regulatory Affairs (RA) to map current complaint handling processes and identify opportunities to streamline workflows. Lead creation of business process maps and training materials for customer service activities
Labeling Harmonization: Lead the creation and implementation of labeling templates in Bartender software for use with a thermal printer to replace current sheet labels and enable in-house dynamic labels (e.g., Amazon Transparency)
Landscape Assessment: Research and compile comprehensive reports on the regulatory requirements and responsibilities for current products to support strategic market expansion
Claims Substantiation: Support the development of a sales/marketing claims matrix and assist in creating plans to substantiate those claims with technical data
Development Experiments : Assist in devising and executing lab formula prototypes and varied experiments to investigate and substantiate novel properties. Work with management and engineering in devising and authoring documentation for regulatory and other submissions
Technical File: Assist in the technical file review process for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) submission. Get hands-on experience with conformity assessments and remediating technical documentation gaps
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
Strong ability to research complex regulatory landscapes and translate data into actionable insights
High level of precision in documentation, especially regarding compliance and investigations
Ability to work cross-functionally with QA, RA, and Marketing teams
Familiarity with process mapping tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, or similar)
Preferred
Background in the medical device or personal care industry preferred
Experience with Bartender or labeling software is a plus
Benefits
Direct exposure to medical device QMS and Regulatory compliance in an exciting and supportive environment.
In a small company environment, hands-on experience in strategic product development and creative experimentation.
Mentorship from a team with diverse backgrounds in QA/RA, operations, marketing, sales, and R&D.
Company
Überlube, Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase