IT Intern

2027 Intern – IT

Position Summary:

• Shift: M-F 8am-5pm, Summer 2027
• Location: Madison, WI
• 100% Onsite

Catalent’s Madison, Wisconsin site is a state‑of‑the‑art biologics development and manufacturing facility supporting customers from research through early‑ and mid‑stage clinical production. Located at 726 Heartland Trail in Madison, the approximately 102,700‑square‑foot GMP facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development, utilizing flexible single‑use systems to enable rapid scale‑up and customization. The site is home to Catalent’s proprietary GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies, which are used to generate high‑yielding mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies, and supports production scales ranging from 50 to 4,000 liters for clinical manufacturing. Following a $45 million expansion announced in 2025, the Madison site has significantly increased capacity, added new equipment, and created approximately 200 highly skilled biohealth jobs, further strengthening its role within Catalent’s global biologics network and Wisconsin’s growing life sciences ecosystem.

We have an opportunity for a 2027 Intern - IT to join our team and gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of information technology. This role will support network infrastructure, asset management, and end-user technical support while contributing to documentation and process improvements. The intern will work closely with experienced IT professionals, participate in training sessions, and develop a strong understanding of IT operations in a dynamic environment.

The Role

• Assist with switch replacements, conduct pre‑/post‑cutover testing, document network configurations, participate in downtime planning, and shadow engineers to learn MDF/IDF standards including rack organization, cable management, and environmental requirements.
• Clean up and validate hardware inventory, update and maintain accurate CMDB asset records, support e‑waste and decommissioning workflows, and identify opportunities to improve asset‑management processes.
• Develop understanding of MDF (Main Distribution Frame) and IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) structures, assist with routine maintenance tasks, and help ensure optimal reliability and performance of distribution frame environments.
• Provide basic hardware/software troubleshooting and support, document common issues, and contribute to timely resolution of user-reported problems.
• Create and update standard operating procedures, user guides, and technical documentation while contributing to efficiency improvements across IT workflows and procedures.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops, and shadow IT professionals across roles to build technical competency and broaden IT operational knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university program.
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure and IT hardware.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with solid analytical and documentation abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Individual may be required to lift and/or move 0–10 pounds frequently, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 40 pounds.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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