2027 Spring Co-Op Opportunities, Waltham, MA

About the role

This co-op opportunity will have a 6 month duration starting January 2027.

Available Disciplines

• Purification Process Development: Be part of breakthrough science by designing the processes that transform life-saving medicines from lab discoveries into treatments that reach millions of patients worldwide.
• Drug Product Development: Shape the final form of medicines that patients receive, ensuring every pill, injection, or treatment delivers hope and healing with precision and safety.
• Analytical Development: Pioneer new testing methods that will become industry standards, ensuring the medicines of tomorrow meet the quality patients deserve.
• Molecular Biology: Decode the language of life itself, using DNA, RNA, and protein analysis to advance gene therapies and precision medicine.
• Biological Analyses: Explore the intricate chemistry of life, analyzing proteins and metabolites that hold the keys to understanding and treating disease.
• Microbiology & Virology: Stand guard as a protector of patient safety, ensuring every medicine is free from harmful microorganisms and meets sterility standards.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Design and create entirely new molecules that could become tomorrow's blockbuster medicines, combining creativity with cutting-edge science.
• Data Science: Transform vast amounts of scientific data into insights that accelerate drug discovery and improve patient outcomes using AI and machine learning.
• Digital R&D: Lead the digital transformation of pharmaceutical research, implementing technologies that make drug discovery faster, smarter, and more successful.
• Upstream MSAT: Optimize the biological processes that create life-saving medicines, ensuring consistent quality while scaling from lab bench to global supply.
• Project Management (PMO): Lead cross-functional initiatives that bring new medicines to market faster and more efficiently.
• Site Operations: Keep the engine of pharmaceutical innovation by supporting site-wide operational activities, coordinating cross-functional projects with data-driven insights, and process documentation — enabling the teams behind life-saving medicines to focus on what matters most.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in: Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Genetic Engineering, Medicine, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Environmental Health & Safety, or related life sciences and applied fields.
• or Master's in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, Software Engineering, or related life sciences, engineering, and technical fields.
• or PhD in Virology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Physics, or related chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences, and engineering fields.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.

Why Chose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
• Explore more with personalized development plans, short-term gigs, and internal mobility across functions and countries.
• Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.
• Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.
• Leverage a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what's possible.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $27- $57 hourly. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.