CO-OP in vitro Downstream Process Development Scientist

Alexion Pharmaceuticals • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

Join Alexion, an AstraZeneca company, as an In vitro Downstream Process Development Co-op Scientist and gain hands-on experience in biologics development while contributing to life-changing therapies. This immersive 6-month program offers mentorship, technical training, and exposure to industry-leading innovation in in-vitro therapeutic protein development.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related subject area from an accredited university in good academic standing, and have secured institutional approval for participation in a CO-OP program
• 0-2 years of experience working in a relevant laboratory setting
• Availability to work full-time on-site for approximately 6 months (January to June)
• Proven track record to quickly learn and apply new scientific techniques, with examples of problem-solving in academic or research settings
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating effectively in team environments (e.g., lab groups, academic projects, or internships)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design of experiments and statistical software packages (e.g., JMP)
• Exposure to data-driven/machine learning, hybrid, or mechanistic modeling of bio separations
• Hands-on experience with protein purification, Tecan or other robotic pipetting instruments, and experimental design
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Basic lab skills (e.g., pipetting, weighing components, pH/conductivity measurements)

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature searches to understand current developments related to your project
• Training on relevant equipment and systems
• Delivering experimental studies, with mentorship, to optimize processes or develop tools for downstream process development
• Collaborating with the Downstream Process Development team and cross-functional partners to meet study objectives
• Documenting study execution and results in lab notebooks, presentations, and technical reports
• Presenting findings to relevant business units

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees