CSL Behring Internship Programme: 10‑Week from Beginners to Paid Experience

Australia focus (10 weeks) • Notes for U.S. candidates (12 weeks) • Pathways to Graduate roles

CSL Behring’s internship is designed to take you from curious beginner to a confident early-career professional. Over an intensive 10-week paid placement (Australia) you’ll work on real projects, learn modern tools, and build the professional behaviours that employers look for—communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. This guide gives you an end-to-end view: eligibility, streams, week-by-week learning plan, application steps, interview prep, and how to convert the internship into a graduate offer.

Quick snapshot

• Australia: 10-week paid internship for penultimate-year undergrad/postgrad students. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Streams: opportunities span Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Communications and more (varies by year/site). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• U.S. comparison: CSL’s summer internships typically run 12 weeks with sites such as King of Prussia (PA), Kankakee (IL), Waltham (MA) and Holly Springs (NC). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• “Award-winning” program: CSL promotes an award-winning 10-week paid Engineering stream. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Who it’s for (eligibility in plain language)

• Penultimate-year undergraduate or postgraduate students at the time of the program. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Curious about biotechnology, bioprocessing, engineering, quality systems, data, or business operations.
• Ready to work full-time during the internship window and able to meet site/work-rights requirements listed in the job ad (varies by country).

Streams you can target (examples)

Your 10-week learning plan (Australia)

1. Week 1 — Onboarding & GMP basics: site induction, safety, GMP primer, tools access, meet your buddy/manager. Define a clear project with a measurable outcome.
2. Week 2 — Shadow & map the process: map workflows; note pain points (delays, rework). Draft a “current state” diagram.
3. Week 3 — Data & definitions: pull 3–6 months of relevant data (yields, cycle times, incidents). Agree on metrics and baselines with your mentor.
4. Week 4 — Quick win #1: trial a small change (template, checklist, dashboard, instrument routine). Document risk and outcome.
5. Week 5 — Mid-point gate: present baseline + early results. Align on scope for the final output (SOP draft, dashboard v1, test plan).
6. Week 6 — Deep dive: tackle the hardest constraint (root causes, design options). Seek cross-functional feedback.
7. Week 7 — Pilot & measure: run a controlled pilot, gather metrics, compare to baseline (before/after).
8. Week 8 — Quick win #2: implement a second improvement (or extend the first) to cement learning.
9. Week 9 — Finalize deliverables: complete analysis pack, update documentation, write a 1-page handover for the team.
10. Week 10 — Present & reflect: deliver a crisp presentation with impact metrics; capture lessons and recommendations.

Pay, timing & sites

The Australian internship is paid and runs for 10 weeks (typically across the Nov–Feb summer window). External listings often show a pro-rated salary (e.g., AUD 50–55k/year equivalent pro-rated for 10 weeks), with specific start dates such as late-November to February. Always rely on the live job ad for exact figures and dates. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

In the United States, CSL’s summer internships are commonly 12 weeks and are offered in locations including King of Prussia (PA), Kankakee (IL), Waltham (MA), Holly Springs (NC), among others. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Typical application timeline (Australia example)

• Postings appear mid-year (check CSL careers & student job boards).
• Apply by July/August for a late-November start; some adverts show “Apply by 13 July” and start windows like 24 Nov – 20 Feb. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Selection steps: application → online assessments (sometimes) → interview(s) → offer → pre-start checks.

How to apply (step-by-step)

1. Pick a stream & site: read the internship/stream pages to match your interests (Engineering, Quality, R&D, Data, etc.). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
2. Build a results CV (2 pages): list projects with quantified outcomes (e.g., “reduced cycle time by 12%”, “built Python script to clean 50k rows”). Align skills to the stream (e.g., GMP basics, MATLAB/Python, SPC charts, SQL/Excel).
3. Write a focused cover letter: 150–250 words: why CSL, which problem you’re excited to solve, and one short story showing impact.
4. Apply early: applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis; complete online tests promptly if invited.
5. Interview prep: draft five STAR stories (Safety, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Learning agility, Communication). Bring a one-page “project snapshot” you can speak to.
6. After the offer: confirm schedule, any site access training, and pre-start documents so you’re ready for Day 1.

Turning the internship into a Graduate offer

Treat the internship like a 10-week interview. Your aim is to deliver a clear, measurable improvement and fit well with the team’s values. Ask your manager which habits define great graduates here, then mirror them. CSL runs a structured two-year Graduate Program in Australia—intern performance, manager feedback, and business needs can influence your competitiveness for those roles. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

What to deliver (portfolio, metrics, and handover)

• One primary deliverable (e.g., a validated dashboard, SOP update, troubleshooting guide, small automation, or analysis pack).
• Metrics with before/after (yield, first-pass quality, deviation count, cycle time, or on-time completion).
• Handover: 1-page summary (problem → change → result → “next steps”), plus links to files so the team can continue without you.

A day in the life (sample)

8:30 stand-up (safety note + plan of the day) → 9:00 lab/floor walk or data pull → 11:00 check-ins with buddy/mentor → 1:00 independent work block (analysis, drafting, testing) → 3:00 review with stakeholders → 4:00 log findings, update your progress tracker, and capture tomorrow’s actions.

Practice questions (use STAR)

• Tell us about a time you solved a technical problem under time pressure.
• Describe a situation where you noticed a safety risk and what you did about it.
• How have you used data (or code) to improve a process?
• What would you do if your pilot result contradicted your hypothesis?
• When working cross-functionally, how do you ensure everyone is aligned?

FAQs (quick)

Is it paid? Yes—CSL’s Australian internship is a paid 10-week program. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

How long is the U.S. version? Typically 12 weeks (summer), with roles across multiple U.S. sites. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

What streams exist? Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and more (varies each year). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

When do applications open? Mid-year for Australia, with “apply by July” examples and Nov–Feb start windows in some ads. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

• Check the official CSL careers pages and your local job ad for current dates, sites, and eligibility before applying.