Upstream Process Development Co-Op

Job Summary

This role is responsible for media and feed preparation, execution of experiments for upstream biologics process development, routine daily maintenance of upstream equipment, and experiment data management and analysis. Organizational skills, communication skills, and recordkeeping are also critical to this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• CHO mammalian cell cultures in shaker flasks, WAVE bioreactors, and benchtop bioreactors
• Media and feed formulation as needed for experiments
• Data management and analysis including metabolite, gas, cell count, and titer data
• Media and feed studies to support process development on early phase programs
• Scale-down modeling and range finding to support development and program technology transfers
• Depth filtration filter loading studies to develop cell culture harvest strategies
• Routine maintenance on upstream equipment to maintain daily functionality

Core Competencies (Required Skills)

• Familiar with aseptic technique methods
• Familiar with experiment design
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Technical and scientific writing and presentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Mammalian cell culture
• Media and buffer preparation
• Understanding of basic engineering and biology concepts

Education Requirements

Currently enrolled in a chemical engineering, bioengineering, molecular biology or related program to earn a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent

Pay

Potential base pay range $28—$32 USD