Engineering Intern – Anika Therapeutics

As an Engineering Intern at Anika Therapeutics, I worked in a GMP-compliant cleanroom (certified up to ISO 5) and led key validation and implementation projects across the facility. I was the lead on the company-wide rollout and validation of nitrogen gas testing systems, ensuring consistency and compliance across departments. Additional responsibilities included syringe plunger stress testing, autoclave validation, and quality testing using aseptic techniques. I also validated lab equipment and supported R&D as a research assistant, contributing to process development and testing of hyaluronic acid-based medical devices. This role provided hands-on experience in biomedical manufacturing, quality systems, and cross-functional teamwork in a regulated industry setting.