2025 University Recruiting - Biologics Process Research & Development Co-op

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education opportunities that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects.

These opportunities in our Research Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Our company is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company.

Today, we’re doubling down on this goal. Our Research & Development Division is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our company’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule, vaccines, and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

Our Research & Development Division's Biologics Process Research and Development (BPR&D) department is seeking co-op students who will work collaboratively in a team environment at our state-of-the-art laboratories to develop novel bioprocess technologies and solve key challenges in biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing.

BPR&D is responsible for developing manufacturing processes and associated technologies for our company's biologics pipeline.

BPR&D includes three main technical functional areas / groups : Process Cell Sciences (PCS) which also interfaces with our company’s discovery teams, Biologics’ Process Development (BPD) which includes both upstream and downstream bioprocessing, and US-based Manufacturing Operations (USMO).

This job posting covers opportunities for co-ops in all the above three functional areas.

The co-ops will be exposed to :

• Fundamentals of bioprocessing, which are necessary to solve problems as a member of an integrated team in support of the large molecule pipeline at our company.
• Expert groups in the areas of cell line development and engineering, upstream and downstream process development, high throughput screening, media development, -omics, and continuous bioprocessing.
• State-of-the-art bioprocessing approaches, automation and engineering technologies, equipment, and facilities used for manufacturing modern biopharmaceuticals.

The co-ops in Bioprocess R&D will also participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry.

The co-ops will be responsible for accurate electronic notebook recording of experimental details and for analysis and interpretation of data that may be used for internal or external scientific publications which may follow from the co-op.

Co-ops will have the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skill sets via refinement of laboratory skills, introduction to new experimental techniques, exposure to current challenges in bioprocess research, and perspectives on the practical aspects of drug development.

In addition, the co-op student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats.

This is a full-time co-op position wherein we are seeking co-op candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Locations : Rahway, NJ; Boston, MA; South San Francisco, CA

Candidates must be available to work full-time for 4-6 months beginning in mid 2025.

Minimum Education Requirements :

Candidates must be a currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree program studying Chemistry, Biology (e.

g. Cell Biology, Virology), Biochemistry, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical), Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science or a related discipline.

Candidates must have completed a minimum of two (2) years of study toward a bachelor’s degree by June 2025.

Preferred Experience and Skills :

• Candidates should have significant interest in biopharmaceuticals development or facilities / maintenance.
• Candidates should have basic laboratory skills (lab notebook recording, use of instrumentation, analysis and interpretation of data, and safe lab practices), research experience, along with a problem-solving attitude.
• For USMO - Familiarity with engineering tools such as computer-aided design (CAD) software, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) / Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), data historians and piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Candidates should have knowledge of protein biochemistry, biophysics, conjugation techniques.
• Candidates should have familiarity with vector construction, Genetic Engineering, and Systems Biology.
• Candidates should have knowledge of cell-line development for protein expression in mammalian systems and suspension cell culture.
• Candidates should have familiarity with data science, computational biomolecular modeling, and machine learning.
• Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders.

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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only :

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Employee Status : Intern / Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation : No

VISA Sponsorship : No

Travel Requirements : No Travel Required

Shift : 1st - Day

Job Posting End Date : 10 / 28 / 2024

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