Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally .

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets , we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com .

About the job:

The intern will join the Quality Control Department and support the assigned Tutor in all activities related to the inspection of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials , actively participating and receiving on the job training. A 6 month curricular or extracurricular internship is offered, with the possibility of extension. A monthly reimbursement and free access to the company canteen are provided.

Main responsibilities:

- Retrieve material samples from the warehouse.
- Perform physical/dimensional analyses on packaging materials (primary, secondary, tertiary) as required by the site’s analytical procedures, ensuring full compliance with the procedural instructions and promptly reporting any out of specification results to the Supervisor.
- Record all analyses in the appropriate registers and enter the test results into the site’s IT system (LIMS).
- Comply with departmental standard operating procedures related to operational and safety instructions, reporting any anomalies encountered during their application.




- Support the management of deadlines for qualification and calibration activities of analytical instruments used for testing.
- Support the management of the archive of artwork films for approved printed packaging materials.
- Contribute to cleaning instruments and workbenches to maintain order in the QC Packaging area.
- Contribute to waste disposal within the QC Packaging area.

After an initial training period, you will progressively manage key tasks autonomously, collaborating with different company functions and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

About you:

- Basic understanding of lab instruments and data recording

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to adapt to shifting daily priorities

- Team‑oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate

- Diploma in scientific subjects

- Good knowledge of Italian; English is a plus

- Good command of MS Office Suite

- Must have own means of transportation (B drive licence and a personal car are required)

Location: Origgio (VA)

Onsite 100%

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers
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📌 Internship - QC packaging - Origgio (VA) (Varese)
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