Internship Program

MMIC Internship Program

Since its establishment in 2017, the MMIC Internship Program has been dedicated to producing job-ready candidates for Victoria's pharmaceutival industry and research sectors.

The Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) stands at the forefront of building a supply of highly skilled, industry-ready candidates for the workforce, with the MMIC Internship Program equipping participants with foundational technical and professional skills, whilst establishing an early professional network.

The internship program aims to provide an immersive experience where interns are integrated into the team and assigned a mentor, and actively contribute to industry-based research projects, adding to the innovative capabilities of the MMIC.

For many interns, their connection with the MMIC forms part of their first career network, not only with our team but with their intern peers and future industry leaders. The professional network generated through the program provides interns a strong foundation to leverage new opportunities, jobs, and connections that will provide them a competitive advantage relative to their peers.

Key Learnings

  • Industry-aligned projects: work on purposeful projects supporting industry clients and partners
  • Professional growth: attend professional workshops to develop skills beyond the bench
  • Lab experience: gain hands-on bench experience with instrumentation, operations and critical thinking
  • Industry standards: learn about quality management, documentation, risk assessments, SOPs, electronic lab notebooks
  • Pharma insights: gain perspectives in the industry, future career prospects, and affirmation of career in the industry
  • Networking: build confidence in networking with co-workers, mentors, and fellow interns

Internship program details

Eligibility

Available to students currently enrolled in Masters of Pharmaceutical Science, Monash University (unit code: MPS5401)

Duration10 weeks (full-time)
Internship periodBetween June & November
Applications

Applications are submitted through the placement team during Semester 1

Facts and figures

  • interns have successfully completed the program

    85+

  • of interns are currently engaged in industry or research roles, or are pursuing postgraduate studies

    95%

  • of interns identified their internship as crucial in shaping their career decisions

    80%

  • of interns rated their placement experience 9/10 or higher

    73%

Program Testimonials

Intern pres 1

The MMIC internship program has given me an excellent opportunity to develop relevant industry skills by placing me in an external real-world work environment. I was able to get hands-on with project-related lab work to both gain a foundational technical skill set and confidence in the lab, as well as soft skills such as effective communication, professionalism, teamwork and autonomy.

It also helped with understanding the demands and intricacies of full-time employment and the contrasts from student life, making the transition to employment a seamless process. At the end of my internship, I was immediately offered a full-time position, highlighting the impact of this program in making me job-ready."

Intern, Summer 2018

intern hplc

My internship at MMIC have been an incredible experience that exceeded all my expectations. The mentorship was outstanding, providing the perfect balance of guidance and independence for the intern towards their project. This allowed me to develop lots of new skills and build my confidence in a lab setting. The workshops were also incredibly insightful whilst still remaining engaging and fun.

The work environment is something I have to especially commend. Everyone is genuinely supportive and welcoming at MMIC, and it is clear that the company values work-life balance. Laughter and friendly banter are a regular part of the office atmosphere, and there was never a day where I felt unwelcomed.

Without a doubt, I would highly recommend MMIC to anyone seeking a rewarding and enriching internship experience.

Eugenia Setiawan, 2nd Year Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, 2024 Summer Cohort

intern meeting

We have consistently participated in the MMIC internship program for several years. We are always drawn back to the program due to the very high calibre of students participating - their enthusiasm, initiative, and strong science background. We also find tapping into the fresh minds of new graduates provides a much-needed new perspective on our current
projects.

Since 2018, we have employed 4 of the students who worked with us through the MMIC internship program, all of whom are still with us, and make up the majority of the team! Their time with us in their internship ensured they were ready to hit the ground running once working with us, and immediately added value to our company and culture

Client, Analytical R&D Team Lead, September 2023