Winter Co-op/Biopharmaceutical Technology
Description of Department:
The Biopharmaceutical Technology group supports biopharmaceutical production in maintaining a process databases, files, and hardware. Also, the group provides technical support and insight for production staff to aid in producing life-saving medicine. Additionally, the group performs data analysis to support in investigations and process improvements.
Job Description:
- Determine adequacy of plant to accept new technologies and appropriate actions to implement start of new process operations.
- Responsible for development and preparation of technology transfer/process validation protocols and “hands-on” startup of production processes with operators.
- Responsible for preparation and presentation of technology transfer/process validation reports or documentation.
- Identify potential process problems, provide technical advice to Production and/or Quality Department to resolve process problems.
- Advise management as to possible opportunities for process improvements.
- Collect and track process trend data and monitor process trends. Determine causes of process variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Stay current with developments in the fields of biotechnology and bioprocessing. Responsible for learning and understanding process technologies under development within R&D.
- Demonstrate the use of OE tools and philosophies.
- As necessary will be required to carry out laboratory based biopharmaceutical process development/investigational activities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in either biological or chemical science, engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
- Able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6-12-month co-op.
- Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of Biopharmaceutical manufacturing and the different aspects (upstream and downstream)for making monoclonal antibodies (mAb).
- Basic understanding of the science behind unit operations for cell culture and purification.
- Able to interact well with peers and senior personnel in scientific, quality, engineering and operational disciplines.
- Able to prioritize, and decide appropriate courses of actions. Effective at implementing decisions.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.
- Provide your own funding for relocation and commuting.