Co-op, Downstream Process Development
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated undergraduate or graduate student to join our AAV Downstream Process Development team. The successful candidate will support laboratory and data ‑ driven activities that directly contribute to commercial manufacturing, process development, and clinical compatibility studies. This position offers hands ‑ on experience in gene therapy downstream purification, exposure to GMP ‑ aligned development workflows, and the opportunity to learn industry ‑ relevant skills in chromatography, buffer preparation, and data analysis. This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
- Strong interest in bioprocessing, AAV/gene therapy, or downstream purification.
- Ability to perform experimental studies on multiple AAV programs.
- Ability to follow protocols carefully and maintain attention to detail.
- Basic laboratory experience (academia or industry) preferred; chromatography or filtration exposure is a plus.
- Familiarity with Excel, data entry, or simple data analysis tools is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills, willingness to learn, and a team ‑ oriented mindset.
Nice To Haves
- chromatography or filtration exposure
Responsibilities
- Support development activities for AAV downstream processes, including buffer screening, filtration studies, and chromatography evaluations.
- Perform routine laboratory experiments under supervision, maintain detailed electronic lab notebook entries, and present results in team meetings.
- Conduct laboratory studies to support commercial manufacturing needs, including column and resin lifetime extension studies required.
- Assist with investigations by providing experimental support, data review, or lab-based troubleshooting as needed.
- Contribute to clinical in ‑ use compatibility studies, supporting material preparation, sample handling, and execution of defined protocols (as needed).
- Prepare buffers and solutions according to established procedures to support ongoing experiments and team operations.
- Participate in core lab activities, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and general lab organization.
- Assist with data entry and trending of manufacturing datasets.
- Support data management by compiling, organizing, and formatting process data.
Benefits
- Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
- Volunteer days
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition sponsoring
- Professional development plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
