Intern, Cell Culture Process Development

Work Location: Cranbury, NJ

About the role

Designs, executes and authors upstream cell culture development, optimization, scale up and tech transfer. Collaborates with other internal PD teams during process development and tech transfer. Partner with other internal PD teams during process tech transfer.

Responsibilities

• Working on bench scale cell culture process development, optimization and process transfer studies under supervision.
• Assisting pilot-scale experiments for non-GMP material generation.
• Assisting experiment workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data evaluation.
• Performing data analysis and interpretation, and assisting in strategies for optimization and troubleshooting.
• Performing job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi Biologics internal policies and guidelines.
• Completing all required training (i.e. safety, equipment etc.).
• Contributing to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.
• May be required to assist in other departments or assigned other duties.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Life Sciences or related field, with 0 - 2 years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or biological contract testing/manufacturing organization, or a research laboratory.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture process/medium development using bench scale bioreactors is preferred.
• Strong oral & written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Pay

Pay range for this position is $20‑30 per hour based on education level.