2027 Future Talent Program - Vaccines Process R&D Downstream - Intern

About the role

Applications are sought for a scientific intern opportunity in our company's Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D division. Under the direction of a project mentor, a successful candidate will conduct laboratory benchwork to execute, optimize, and troubleshoot downstream process unit operations and basic analytical techniques. They will contribute to the development of new principles, concepts, and methods to enable process development, scale-up of processes to pilot scale, and technology transfer to manufacturing scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze process development experiments to maximize understanding of purification bioprocesses to make vaccine products.
• Analyze, summarize, and present experimental results in a collaborative team environment.
• Work on pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk clinical material, encompassing aspects of campaign preparation, execution, and closeout.
• Convey the results of work in both verbal and written formats.
• Keep careful notes, comply with all required training, and maintain focused attention on laboratory safety for themselves and their team.

Education Minimum Requirement

Candidates must be enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA in: Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or closely related field.

Required Experience And Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Proven ability to work in hands-on laboratory setting
• Effective organization, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Scientific understanding of downstream bioprocess purification processes
• Scientific understanding of purification operations of large complex molecules

Schedule

Full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027. Hybrid work arrangement with 1st shift.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $ FTP2027 RL2027.